"Sitting alone with my hair in my arms, I can't rest in peace when I sing songs. I should be lost in the north, but who is willing to ask Nanguan..." [I'm pregnant in the cold night when I go out to Xantai]
Yuan Shao turned around and looked at the setting sun carefully. Although he still called everyone together to discuss strategies after arriving in Nanpi from Yecheng, he often met with several close advisers such as Geng Bao and Chen Yi behind his back.
Discuss the matter first, and then present it as your own idea at the meeting. This is why many times it seems that Yuan Shao himself makes the decision, and rarely does anyone else come up with the idea.
This is to imitate Emperor Xiaowu's approach of weakening the power of ministers by keeping close servants and ministers. At that time, Yuan Shao would sneer at this section whenever he read it, thinking that only when scholar-bureaucrats work together and put everything into public discussion can things be done well. Unexpectedly, even today, he himself
Can't escape either.
I remember that at the beginning, it was to show his demeanor as a courteous corporal, and at the same time, he really needed to rely on these capable people to develop his business. Now it is not that he does not believe in their abilities, but after so many things, many people's positions have made Yuan Shao have to
Doubt, worry.
The emperor is the emperor after all, and the emperor who restored his authority could lose his position as the shepherd of Jizhou with just one sentence. Although many powerful people in Jizhou still expressed their loyalty to him, the imperial court did not have the strength to overthrow him for a while, but this kind of control by others
It feels really uncomfortable.
Yuan Shao broke into the palace to kill eunuchs and launched an army in Guandong. He and Dong Zhuo finally tore off the last bit of dignity of the Han Dynasty. Unexpectedly, within two years of running the business, the little emperor actually became a thing again. Seeing that everything he had done back then was gone like water.
The surrounding environment was not as optimistic as he had expected earlier. Gongsun Zan, who regarded him as an enemy, and Cao Mengde, whose kindness was gradually declining... All this was because of the restored climate of the Guanzhong court. Yuan Shao felt that he was about to be out of breath by the mountain in front of him.
coming.
It's time, it's time to get rid of this mountain.
He turned around slowly, deliberately ignoring Geng Bao's complaints, and said with a smile: "Although the scenery is the same day and night, the meanings are different. Can Mr. Geng teach me anything?"
Geng Bao was very good at figuring out what was going on. He was also one of the few people around Yuan Shao who could be truly trusted to discuss secrets. He said sternly: "My lord, look at the dusk at this time. It is just like a candle in the wind, weakening and weak, and the crowd is weak."
Mountains show the air of thick earth everywhere, doesn't it coincide with the principle that fire destroys earth, earth will replace fire, and the five elements are inherited and iterated?"
Chen Yi raised his eyebrows. He was not surprised that Geng Bao would say such shocking remarks, but was surprised by the other party's response. The other party was born in the Geng family of Julu, and his ancestor was the famous ZTE general, Dongguang Hou Geng Chun. As a descendant of the Geng family
, Geng Bao has always been quiet around Yuan Shao. Although he is noble and powerful, he always seems to be in no hurry. Tian Feng, unfortunately Chen Yi has always despised him before, but he did not expect that he would look at him differently now.
This figure, who has been deliberately concealed by Yuan Shao, seems to be the time to show his claws.
Yuan Shao chuckled lightly, walked past Chen Yi and Geng Bao, and walked straight into the pavilion. As dusk fell, several pale-headed servants had already packed up the tables and couches where they had just gathered, and provided drinks and refreshments. They were just tiptoeing around.
Lighting lamps and candles in the corner, only a bamboo mat for three people was spread on the floor, and the table was filled with newly brought fine wines and delicacies. No matter what time it was, Yuan Shao liked to pay attention to the pomp and grace of a wealthy family.
After Geng Bao and Chen Yi sat down with their hands folded, Yuan Shao said loudly: "The change of destiny is actually the way of heaven and cannot be changed by human power. When Wang Mang usurped the country, he raised millions of troops to attack Guangwu, but he was ultimately unable to defeat the destiny of heaven. It can be seen that
The law of heaven is majestic. Now that the Han Dynasty has lasted for another two hundred years, its fortunes have changed. Isn't it destiny?"
Before Chen Yi could answer, Geng Bao immediately said: "Destiny is unpredictable and everything depends on man-made efforts. Now that drought locusts have appeared in Guanzhong, the people are resentful and their livelihood is difficult. It shows that the emperor has no virtue." Seeing Yuan Shao frown slightly, he continued:
"Ming Gong must not forget that not long ago, a letter came from Gao Yuancai, who was staying with General Hou, saying that there were earthquakes and landslides in the Lujiang River for two consecutive days, and countless people were killed and injured... There was another solar eclipse at the end of June, followed by Guanzhong
Locusts rise…”
Yuan Shao leaned lightly on the table, tapping the table with one hand as if unintentionally, and said leisurely: "Drought, locust plague, solar eclipse, earthquake... the three princes of the imperial court are not enough to be dismissed by the emperor, right?"
Geng Bao heard the sarcasm in Yuan Shao's words and immediately said: "There have been frequent disasters in Guanzhong this year, but the country has no intention of deposing the three princes. Since last year, the emperor had punished Sikong and Zhao Wen for accepting the imperial edict, so he declared
It put an end to the story of deposing the three princes due to disasters. Although this is in line with Dong Zi's theory of "the connection between heaven and man", it won the favor of all the princes in the court. However, there have been so many disasters this year, and the emperor has not been seen.
Sinking one's own edict will inevitably make those people feel a little uneasy, but this uneasiness is an opportunity for Ming Gong."
Yuan Shao suddenly stopped tapping his hand on the table, lowering his head in deep thought.
Chen Yi's eyes were filled with light. Geng Bao was Yuan Shao's successor to Xu You, who was responsible for inquiring into Henan, Guanxi and other places and dealing with privacy issues. His duties and powers did not overlap with Chen Yi's. At this time, he looked very interested.
Look at Geng Bao.
Geng Bao went on to say: "If the emperor had not lost his virtue, how could there have been so many disasters in the years? Even if the emperor personally issued edicts to sin against himself, it would be in vain and of no use. It can be seen that the heaven above does not recognize the emperor as the master of the world.
I have heard that the earthquake in Lujiang lasted for ten months and no one in Guanzhong knew about it. I thought that if Zhu Jun and Liu Ai were guarding Guandong, how could they not bring this matter to the attention of the Holy Spirit?
The country is afraid, so it seals Hangu to prevent rumors from spreading and disturbing people's hearts. This is the emperor's weakness!"
"At this time, as long as we send capable people to Guanzhong and spread rumors, the people in Guanzhong have been suffering from drought for a long time. If these rumors are spread, the foundation of the imperial court will be shaken!" Geng Bao said eloquently: "In addition to Guanzhong, there are also Guandong and other places.
It will also be spread everywhere. As long as people are in chaos, the court will not be able to stand, and Ming Gong's position will be stable. Whether it is to escape the dilemma of being constrained by the court everywhere and use it to criticize the court for being immoral; or to prepare for what Ming Gong will do next.
Everything you do must be done.”
Yuan Shaozheng nodded while listening. At this moment, his expression suddenly changed and he looked at Chen Yi: "Is that noble man okay?"
A hint of disdain flashed across Chen Yi's eyes, and he cupped his hands and said, "I was worried for a while at first, but after two days I wasn't afraid anymore, and I still drank to excess every day. But..." He thought for a while, and then added: "Mr. Ma
It seems like I guessed something."
Yuan Shao was slightly surprised, but he became calm in an instant and said with a smile: "I guessed it. After all these years, I still don't believe that I didn't have this idea."