"Those who want the king are supreme, those who are not saints cannot do it, and those who are not filial have no relatives. This is the way of great chaos." [The Book of Filial Piety, Chapter 11 of the Five Punishments]
The grand plan was finalized, and the two men immediately left the palace to prepare for action. Taiwei Ma Rixi was ordered to pay homage to the minister on the spot and participate in the government's decision-making. Although he was apparently to discuss the security and defense of the governor with former general Zhao Qian and general Huangfu Song who conquered the west.
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But in fact, everyone could see that Wang Yun's party was on the verge of collapse in the court. Ting Wei Xuanfan and Shangshu Youcheng Zhao Jian rushed to Wang Yun's house overnight to ask for countermeasures. As soon as they entered the house, they saw Wang Yun holding a letter in his hand.
Read it carefully.
Zhao Jian was the first to prostrate himself: "Ming Gong! How can you still read the book when the matter is so urgent?"
Wang Yun was dressed in spacious and comfortable Yanju uniforms, and his hair on the temples was paler than usual under the candlelight. He looked at the two of them calmly: "It is because he is old and incompetent. Not only has he failed to stabilize the world, but he has also brought trouble to you two."
Zhao Jian had tears in his eyes and spoke with a cry: "The world is not at peace and the country is still young. Li Shu will wait for the court to restore his peace. Why would Ming Gong say such words!"
"Although the country is twelve years old, he is wise, decisive, kind and intelligent. Uncle Ma Weng is knowledgeable and talented, and has good moral and reputation. The so-called king is wise and his ministers are virtuous. This is a sign of ZTE. You can help him wholeheartedly." Wang Yun slowly put down the letter.
, he gave instructions to the two of them as if he was explaining the funeral arrangements.
After learning that Cai Yong was acquitted, Wang Yun knew that all the efforts he had made in the past two days were in vain. The emperor had shown with practical actions that he was ready to welcome the court without Wang Yun.
He was afraid of how much resistance the subsequent ministers would bring to him in asserting his royal power.
The relationship of fighting and exploiting each other with the emperor finally collapsed. After seeing the emperor's decision, Wang Yun felt regretful and emotional at the same time.
Wang Yun wanted to specialize in the court, so he naturally wanted to attack dissidents, and the emperor also needed Wang Yun to force Ma Rixi and others under his banner.
The emperor's biggest plan against Wang Yun was to use Wang Yun and Ma Rixi and others to fight each other and force him into a dead end so that Ma Rixi and others could not come up with more benefits to exchange and cooperate with the emperor. The emperor then
But like buyers in a buyer's market, they can calmly control the pricing power, thereby preventing the hidden danger of the rise of wealthy families such as the Yang family after Wang Yun is completely overthrown.
Even if Wang Yun sees through it, it will not help. His character determines that there is no possibility of reconciliation with the Kansai wealthy family. Moreover, the supporters of the Kanto wealthy family behind him also need Wang Yun to use this as their greatest confidence to
Fight against the officials in Kansai.
This is also the reason why the two sides did not completely break up in the fierce intrigue.
For Wang Yun, as long as he doesn't make big mistakes and buys time to build up huge prestige, he can win the final victory.
The Battle of Xinfeng was a war planned by Wang Yun who staked all his political chips and went his own way. Only Wang Yun knew the price he paid and the concessions he made to the emperor, but he didn't care.
As long as Lu Bu defeats what he considers to be a mob of 100,000 people, his prestige in the court will rise to a peak. At that time, he will be able to deal with all the opposition forces such as Ma Rixi in one fell swoop and banish the emperor to the throne.
But now things have gone against his wishes. Wang Yun is like a gambler who has lost all his money. He is so high-spirited that he suddenly feels very haggard.
He knew that the emperor no longer needed him, because the pressure brought by Li Jue and other rebellious Liangzhou generals to the court could completely replace Wang Yun's role in forcing the ministers to the emperor's camp.
Just like now, Ma Rixi and Zhao Qian completely turned to the emperor, and the emperor was able to truly monopolize power and speak for himself.
In this case, why should he struggle so hard? It would be better to leave the last trace of affection between the emperor and his ministers. The emperor does not need to be notorious as a lackey, and he can preserve his reputation.
Zhao Jian was already crying. He remembered that he had begged his uncle before coming, and Zhao Qi, the councilor, wrote a letter to defend Wang Yun. Zhao Qi was a great scholar in the country and was quite famous in the court, especially since he was the nephew-in-law of the great scholar Ma Rong, and
Ma Rixi is also the grandson of Ma Rong. The two can be said to be aunt and nephew.
In Zhao Jian's view, if Zhao Qi could be persuaded to come forward, relying on his prestige between the two parties, he might be able to save some of the situation and prevent the building from collapsing. But Zhao Qi despised Ma Rong's status as a maternal relative, so he could not
After meeting him, the relationship between the two families was severed. Now Zhao Qi is required to bow his head and go to the Ma family. How can he do this?
Moreover, Zhao Qi had gone through three dynasties and had gone through all kinds of chaotic affairs. At this time, he couldn't see that Wang Yun's party members had no way to save the day, and they were still willing to lend a helping hand. Not only did he reject his nephew's pleading, but he also gave repeated orders.
Zhao Jian had long been advised not to get involved too deeply to avoid being implicated.
Wang Yun was kind to Zhao Jian, but could not listen to Zhao Qi's good words. At this time, he not only hated himself for being incompetent and could not help Wang Yun, but also resented the court and the emperor. He knew that Wang Yun was not a treacherous minister like Dong Zhuo who harmed the country.
And they must be persecuted in every possible way.
Tingwei Xuanfan seemed to be unwilling to do so and said: "Emperor Xiaojing made a mistake in punishing Chao, and has been criticized by future generations for so many years. Now we have made a clear decision, and we may not repeat the mistakes of our predecessors. Things may turn around, so please do not be depressed."
In the past dynasties of the Han Dynasty, how many of the emperors who made great achievements and achieved great achievements governed people in a royal way? Why would they care about such a false reputation?
Wang Yun laughed in his heart. He was already frustrated. At this time, he didn't bother to pursue Xuanfan's disrespectful words towards the late emperor of the Han Dynasty. He looked around and said, "Now it's just you two who are here?"
At this point, Xuanfan looked angrily: "Cui Gong, the captain of the city gate, excused himself because the city defense is very important and he has to guard it at all times and is not allowed to leave without permission, so he can't come. As for Wu Shuo, the minister, he couldn't say it directly. According to me,
Look, he should be at the Chancellor's desk now, flattering the Taiwei."
Wang Yun had already expected that the trees would fall and the hozens would be scattered. Instead of getting angry, he spoke for them: "Mr. Cui has a deep reputation. Of course the city defense is important at this moment. I and he are just former colleagues. He doesn't
It’s okay to come. As for Shang Shulang Wu Shuo, everyone has his own ambitions, so let him go."
"What about Huang Gong?" Zhao Jian said angrily: "Huang Gong conspired with Ming Gong to kill Dong, and they got a contract from each other, but now they don't even want to visit the house."
Wang Yun shook his head and said: "Ziyan's not coming is the greatest kindness to me."
After saying this, Wang Yun picked up the letter again to see off the guests. Zhao Jian and others had no choice but to leave sadly.
Before leaving the house, Zhao Jian looked back at his former commander again and saw a trace of white hair hanging from Wang Yun's eyes, and his two thin lips were reciting a sentence in the book softly.
Those words were spoken silently, like snow falling to the ground, so soft that they could not be heard. However, Zhao Jian could hear it clearly and clearly. It was clearly the question Chengming palace policy asked all the disciples that day: "The one who wants the king is supreme."