The fact that Shi Sun Rui and Pei Mao were destroyed by Zhou Zhong's words soon reached Liu Xie's ears.
Although I didn't see the record, I was not clear about the specific discussion process, and the people who disclosed the news also had their own purposes, Zhou Zhong's speech did not have too many errors, and it can be regarded as a word of contentment.
Obviously, someone deliberately wanted Liu Xie to know about it.
But Liu Xie thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure out why Zhou Zhong's words were so lethal.
If Wei Huo is a slanderous minister and is not worthy of being a role model for the Hedong people, it is understandable that Shi Sun Rui recruits Guanzhong heroes to join the army?
I would never think that Shi Sun Rui has the intention of being unjust and cultivates personal force, right?
As the Weiwei, Shi Sun Rui recruited dozens or even hundreds of Guanzhong Township Party to make troops. This is very normal.
If you slander Shi Sun Rui for this, it would be too blatant.
Just when Liu Xie was puzzled, Fu Shou reminded him. "The Northern Army was extremely large during the Xiaowu period, ten times more than today."
When Liu Xie asked why the scale of the Northern Army had been reduced to these thousands of people today, Fu Shou could not answer.
Liu Xie had no choice but to order someone to summon Sun Rui, the guard.
Shi Sunrui's face was very bad. He knelt down as soon as he entered the door and was exempted from apology.
Liu Xie did not help him up, but just looked at him quietly. "What's the crime of Wei Wei?"
Shi Sun Rui hesitated for a moment. "I have selfish intentions."
"oh?"
"I took advantage of Your Majesty's opportunity to reorganize the army and led the children of Guanzhong to join the army."
Liu Xie smiled.
He had heard the relevant news, but the specific person in charge was not Sun Rui, but Wei Jie. In recent days, the middle-aged people have successively applied for recruitment and joined the army, and most of them have been included in the infantry battalions of the Northern Army. Currently, there are about 100 people.
Although the infantry battalion was already full, even over, these 100 people could be regarded as Wei Jie's troops. Strictly speaking, it was not illegal, let alone guilty, so Liu Xie didn't say anything.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Zhong jumped out first to accuse Shi Sun Rui.
Zhou Zhong's courtesy name was Jiamou and was from Shu, Lujiang. He had a famous son, and was Zhou Yu, the governor of later generations.
At this moment, Zhou Yu was not famous yet, but Zhou Zhong was already an absolute famous minister.
He served as the Grand Marshal, but was dismissed for disasters and was now a Guanglu doctor and had a good reputation.
The most important thing is that he has a very good relationship with Shi Sun Rui. Whenever there are three vacancies, he recommends Shi Sun Rui.
Liu Xie was surprised that such a person jumped out and accused Shi Sun Rui of being selfish.
He suspected they were acting.
It is normal for ministers to sing and join together.
Faced with Shi Sun Rui's apology, Liu Xie could not determine the authenticity, so he could only see how he acted.
"I also want to expand the scale of the Northern Army and restore the grand occasion of Xiaowu."
"What was the grand occasion of the Northern Army during Xiaowu?"
"During Xiaowu, the Northern Army had eight schools, with a total force of up to 50,000, most of them were good families in six counties. They usually guarded the emperor, and if they had any trouble, they were ordered to conquer. The equipment was well-trained and well-known, and they were called the powerful brigade. The emperor was in the hands of the emperor.
Sword.”
Shi Sun Rui said, inexplicably excited, his voice became louder, and his eyes were shining.
Liu Xie asked: "Why did the Northern Army be reduced later? Now there are only five battalions left, with less than five thousand people."
The spirit in Shi Sun Rui's eyes gradually dissipated and he sighed.
"This matter is a long story, but it can be roughly summed up in two: First, the emperor is worried that the Northern Army will be in chaos and divide its military power; second, Guangwu established the capital in Luoyang, Liangzhou became a border county, and the children of Guandong are not happy to be soldiers.
Now Your Majesty wants to revive the Han Dynasty, build peace again, and expand the Northern Army. I want to use this opportunity to attract the children of Guanzhong to join the army. This will not only achieve Your Majesty's ambitions, but also give the children of the Three Assistants and Six counties a place to use their skills."
Shi Sun Rui bowed again. "In this way, the Kansai people may be able to fight against the Kansai people."
Liu Xie finally understood.
Shi Sun Rui's mind is similar to Jia Xu, and he hopes to take this opportunity to increase the voice of the people in Guanxi - especially the people in Guanzhong - in the court.
If you have the opportunity to make contributions in combat, you have the opportunity to be rewarded. A large number of Guanzhong people will inevitably squeeze the space of the Guandong people by relying on their military merits.
Zhou Zhong and Shi Sun Rui have a good personal relationship, but he cannot sit idly by and watch the Guanxi people overwhelm the Guanzhong people.
After all, it's still profit.
When the Kanto people have the upper hand in all respects, they don’t mind having a good impression of some Kanto people, such as electing Sun Rui as the third duke. However, when the Kanto people may overwhelm the Kanto people in all respects, the Kanto people can’t bear it.
This is true for Zhou Zhong, and so is Sikong Zhang Xi.
Liu Xie suppressed his displeasure. "What does the Weiwei think about my proposal to attack the Huns?"
Shi Sun Rui bowed and bowed again. "I think Pei Mao's words are reasonable. The Huns in Hedong are just dogs that are lost, and they are not worthy of trouble. They can be driven away, and they can also educate them. They can choose their elites and add them to the five schools. Your Majesty's attention is to rebellion.
The Xiongnu killed the Shanyu established by the court without sending envoys to apologize. If the court is not punished, the majesty of the court will not exist and other ministries will follow the example, and the border will be defeated and uncontrollable."
"If the Huns are not convinced, can the Weiwei fight to the pacification?"
"The army of the north and south is just beginning to be established, and my strength is small and virtue is not enough, so I may not be able to compete with it. If Your Majesty personally attacks and sends out the troops of the four generals in front, back and left and right, the conquest will be of merit."
"Very good." Liu Xie nodded and ended the conversation.
What he wanted was Shi Sun Rui's attitude. He didn't care much about what others said.
There will inevitably be objections. If you listen to everything, you will not be able to do anything.
"Weiwei, set off in three days and head to Hedong."
"Yes." Shi Sun Rui subconsciously responded, and as soon as he got up to say goodbye, he remembered that he was here to apologize, and the emperor had not yet given a reply. "Your Majesty, I am guilty..."
"Remember first." Liu Xie waved his hand, thought for a while, and said, "There is no perfect person in the world. Wei Wei is not, and I am not."
Shi Sun Rui became anxious when he heard this. "Your Majesty, the great Han Dynasty is in good governance, and Your Majesty should take the saint as the basis..."
Liu Xie raised his eyelids and glanced at Shi Sun Rui. "The saint is seventy and does not exceed the rules. Is it okay to strive for the 70th inner saint and outer king?"
Shi Sun Rui was speechless.
Liu Xie asked again: "How old is Wei Wei's life? At 70, can he become a selfless and pure minister? We will encourage each other to join us."
Shi Sunrui smiled awkwardly, bowed his hand, turned around and left.
Liu Xie chased out of the tent and shouted, "Don't leave, I haven't finished speaking yet."
"I am busy with military affairs, so I will listen to your Majesty's teachings next time." Shi Sun Rui walked faster and ran down the ground.
Tang Ji, who was sitting outside the tent basking in the sun and sewing clothes, saw it clearly. The needle suddenly pierced her fingers and shivered in pain.
Fu Shou walked out of the tent, held back his laughter, and pulled Liu Xie back into the tent.
"Your Majesty, Doctor Zhou criticized not only the Wei Weiwei, but also the Your Majesty."
"He dares to criticize me?"
"Have Your Majesty forgotten Yang Shizhong? Direct advice is a righteous act of a famous minister. Although Duke Zhou is not as honest as Yang Shizhong, he is also a generous minister." Fu Shou pulled Liu Xie back to the tent, asked him to sit down, brought a glass of water, and said again
: "The Zhou clan of Lujiang and Yuan clan of Runan are relatives."
Liu Xie held the water and looked at Fu Shou in surprise. "Take it serious?"
Fu Shou nodded slightly.
"Zhou Zhongxiang (Zhou Jing), the father of Zhou Dafu, and Yuan Shao's father Yuan Wenkai (Yuan Cheng), were both former generals Liang Ji. Liang Ji was executed, and Zhou Zhongxiang was also implicated and removed from office. Later, he was able to resume his post.
, He received many help from Yuan. Moreover, Zhou Zhongxiang had the merit of supporting the late emperor, even if Your Majesty was dissatisfied, he would not forget his merit."
Liu Xie smiled with satisfaction and said, "The queen is becoming more and more like a good wife."
Fu Shou's pretty face turned red and he gently pushed Liu Xie's arm. "Your Majesty..."