Originally, with the deaths of Zhang Yuan and other gentry disciples, the events caused by Song Bin's incident were considered to have subsided. The power of the new law had been established, the anger of Song Xian and other generals had subsided, and the influence of the gentry had also subsided.
It was invisibly weakened again, and Lu Bu had no intention of further investigating.
Even if there were other things left, Chu Nan wouldn't pay too much attention to them.
However, Zhang Yi's suicidal surrender caused another disturbance in the matter that had already calmed down. And if it was only the members of the gentry that were involved last time, then it is the core members that are involved this time. It is no longer limited to the children, but the rising
Here comes the official!
Zhao Wen didn't look for Lu Bu or Chen Gong this time. He figured out that in Xuchang City, Lu Bu was the most powerful, but the one who spoke the most useful words was Chu Nan, so he went directly to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
"Zi Yan, we have already given in on this matter, why are we still pushing forward? Do you really want to force all these old guys like us to death!?" Seeing Chu Nan, Zhao Wen went straight to the point. Although we didn't meet much, he
He knew that Chu Nan was eloquent and could make people angry to death, so he might as well be honest.
"What Mr. Situ said is interesting, what does it mean to give in?" Chu Nan glanced at Zhao Wen curiously, shook his head and sighed: "I think it's better to feel helpless. There are some things that he always has to pay back. Mr. Situ, you
I just want to talk about whether these criminal evidences are conclusive, and are there any fabrications by the Ministry of Punishment? If so, I can ask Man Chong to come over and confront Mr. Situ."
Zhao Wen paused for a moment, then sighed: "Who has no faults? Ziyan can guarantee that you will always be faultless?"
"No way." Chu Nan shook his head: "But you have to have a bottom line as a human being. In troubled times, life is indeed like grass and grass, but it also depends on your place. You are all virtuous people. How much benefit you receive, how much burden you have to bear.
If virtue is not matched, there will be disaster. I think it is most suitable to use it at this time."
"Zi Yan..." Zhao Wen wanted to say something else, but was interrupted.
"I'm not that familiar with Mr. Situ yet. Mr. Situ is just like them. Just call me your lord." Chu Nan took a sip from his wine glass and said calmly.
Zhao Wen was suffocated when he heard this. He is a Situ. Regardless of his rank, age, or reputation, there is no problem with Chu Nan. On the contrary, it is not appropriate to call him Lingjun. Although there is no explicit order, Chu Nan makes such a request.
It's already a bit rude.
"Your Majesty, if this continues, there will be no one available to the Lieutenant General." Zhao Wen took a deep breath and said to Chu Nan.
"Situ Gong is worrying too much. In fact, there is no need for so many people in the court. Especially at this time, when it comes to ruling on major matters, the more people there are, the harder it is to make decisions. If there are fewer people, it will be fine. As long as there is no chaos at the grassroots level, that is
Even if there are only a dozen people left in the court, nothing will happen." Chu Nan shook his head, looked at Zhao Wen and said with a smile, "I know it's a bit rude for you to call me your Lord, but I still did it.
, do you know why?"
"I just want to humiliate me. As long as you are willing to stop, I am willing to accept this humiliation!" Zhao Wen said coldly.
"Don't pretend to be so righteous, you are not worthy!" Chu Nan glanced at him: "I would like to call you Situ Gong now, but I only respect that you are older than me, so that you can be worthy of being your commander, but you are not worthy.
I respect it.”
Zhao Wen glared at Chu Nan.
"I didn't want to ask about this matter anymore, but since Mr. Situ is here today, I will make it clear to you that the effect I want in this matter has been achieved. Even if you don't come to ask for it, the matter will be considered exposed, and those
The evidence of the crime is not in my hands, and I didn’t know it before." Chu Nan looked at him and said, "It was sent by Zhang Yi."
When Zhao Wen heard this, a shadow flashed in his eyes.
"How do you feel about being tricked by an inconspicuous little person?" Chu Nan looked at Zhao Wen and said with a smile: "You can't be too cruel. Zhang Yi will definitely die. If he doesn't die, this matter will never be finished, but it can be done.
I am the one who killed him, but you should never be the one to kill him. You can say that he is not a member of the noble clan, which is reasonable, but since he is not a minion of Situ Gong, you should not let him sacrifice for you, and also coerce him into having a single inheritance from the third lineage.
My son is dead, no matter how many tricks you use, everyone will die, so why should I be afraid of your threats?"
Zhao Wen didn't say anything. Chu Nan stood up and said: "So, Mr. Situ, you are the leader. You people are destined to be just a mob. You can deal with your own people, but externally, you can't achieve big things. I won't
Dong Zhuo is the best example of becoming my own people with you, but it is difficult for you to be my enemy. This face is not that I refuse to give it to you, but that you threw it on the ground yourself;
Zhang Yi has exposed this matter. Since the Ministry of Punishment has accepted it and the evidence is conclusive, it must be handled according to the rules. I will not interfere with the affairs of the Ministry of Punishment. If you have the ability to make Man Chong relent, then go ahead, but don’t do it.
Look for me! You and I have different ways, famous people!"
After saying that, Chu Nan ignored the livid Zhao Wen and walked straight out. This was his territory, but he really didn't want to stay with an opponent like this for a moment longer.
"Chu Lingjun!" Zhao Wen stood up, his face still ugly, but he still said to Chu Nan: "A dog's crime will not lead to death!"
"The Ministry of Justice will make its own decision on this matter. Mr. Situ should not come and tell me that I can't help you." Chu Nan was a little impatient.
"Your Majesty, you are not afraid that I will take a risk!?" Zhao Wen looked at Chu Nan and gritted his teeth.
"I have been assassinated thousands of times since I followed my father-in-law. Although I have no evidence for collaborating with the enemy, I believe that Mr. Situ has been doing it. The tactics of the nobles will not work here, and..." Chu Nan looked at
Zhao Wen sighed: "If you have a big family and a big business, don't say such innocent words, just to make people laugh. Your nine tribes will not let you do anything wrong."
After saying that, he ignored him and went directly to another place, leaving Wang Zifu and others to entertain him.
"Mr. Situ, there is nothing we can do about this matter." After Chu Nan left, Wang Zifu and Zhongji came over. They looked at Zhao Wen's dejected look and sighed.
Although the two of them hold the power of the household department, in the final analysis they are just helping out. Although Chu Nan does not do much, the decision-making power rests with Chu Nan. They seem to have power, but in fact they are empty-handed.
, was still young and did not dare to openly disobey Chu Nan's orders.
Besides, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Punishment. It’s strange to say that the Ministry of Husbandry is almost all our own people, but the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Works don’t have any of our own people at all. Their words can only be used in the Ministry of Husbandry.
No one from the Criminal Department paid any attention to them.
Zhao Wen sighed and said nothing more. Chu Nan seemed to be easy to talk to, but was actually the most difficult one to talk to. He glanced at the prince's suit and sighed: "You two, please find another way out."
"What do you mean by Mr. Situ's words?" Prince Fu was startled and looked at Zhao Wen.
"The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of War and even the Ministry of Rites all have similar people, but they all do in the Ministry of Household Affairs. Chu Ziyan is a man of deep scheming and insight, how could he not investigate?" Zhao Wen sighed, this
This was something he only noticed when he came to the Ministry of Household Affairs today.
With Chu Nan's shrewdness, how could he not notice any of the spies around him? At least the two people in front of him, Chu Nan didn't believe their position, but they were the most important.
When Chu Nan employs people, it is also clear about their background, but it is the opposite of what others do. From this point of view, Chu Nan should not use these two people; it is just that the two of them were in the game and did not notice this. In fact, Zhao It was only after Chu Nan told the matter so mercilessly today that Wen became aware of Chu Nan's employing methods.
Zhang Yi is the best example. Although he betrayed, this is just an example.
Ignoring the two people who were stunned on the spot, Zhao Wen left the Hubu Yamen Office directly. He did not go to Tianlao or go home, but came to Xun Yu's mansion. This time he did not bring Kong Rong with him, he came by himself.
"Mr. Situ?" Xun Yu looked at Zhao Wen with some surprise. Xuchang city was abuzz with what happened in the past few days. Xun Yu naturally knew about it, but what was Zhao Wen doing here?
"Wen Ruo, I have something to ask Wen Ruo for help." Zhao Wen sat down at Xun Yu's invitation, looked at Xun Yu and sighed.
"Mr. Situ, although Boning and I once served Duke Cao, Boning is different from others. Love and justice should be considered separately." Xun Yu shook his head. If possible, he would naturally come forward. But he knew that, at least here in Manchong, personal affairs could not mess up his judgment on official matters, let alone affect his decision-making.
"I know, but I didn't come here for this matter this time. I want to ask Wen Ruo for advice, or in other words, I want to invite Wen Ruo to return to the court." Zhao Wen said, recounting today's conversation with Chu Nan.
He was indeed shocked. If Chu Nan was just slandering, he could just laugh it off. However, Chu Nan told the truth, which made the sixty-year-old man unable to accept it. At the same time, he also realized that he was not suitable to be the leader of this noble clan. Sheep needs a more capable person to come out.
"Whether I enter the court or not, the outcome will not change. The princes will not believe me, let alone use my plan." Xun Yu sighed helplessly.
"Wen Ruo might as well tell you." Zhao Wen looked at Xun Yu and said.
"Be patient!" Xun Yu's answer was simple.
"Endure? What do you mean?" Zhao Wen frowned.
"Lü Bu's power has been established. He has enough population, military strength, money and food, and people's hearts. The dissatisfied people in the world have joined him one after another to enrich his wings. Now his power is like a raging fire cooking oil, and it is difficult for others to stop him. Since this is the case, we will not compete with him. Hibernating silently, accumulating strength and waiting for the opportunity."
Xun Yu sighed: "The noble clan is originally weak in the middle, and random efforts will not shake its foundation. Just like this, even if everything goes as Situ wishes, Lu Bu will lose some people's hope if he protects Song Bin, but not As for shaking its foundation, even if such a scheme succeeds a hundred times, it will be difficult to shake its power. However, as long as it fails once, Situ Gong will be seriously injured, just like today."
Zhao Wen nodded: "It's difficult."
"It's very difficult, so it doesn't matter whether I enter the court or not." Xun Yu sighed lightly.
The difficulty is actually made clear by Chu Nan. Even though he knows this is the best way, Chu Nan has been weakening the power of the gentry, which means disturbing the foundation of the gentry. It is related to their vital interests. Most people can't help but resist and take revenge. , and then the power of the nobles was continuously weakened in the process of contending with it again and again.
There is no one who can integrate the power of the nobles, so in front of Chu Nan, the nobles are always a piece of scattered sand, that is, a mob, how can they win?
For the common people in the world, what Chu Nan did may be a good thing, but for the scholars, it has to be viewed the other way around.
Xun Yu chose this secluded life precisely because he found that he could do nothing.
"Wen Ruo has seen clearly, then Chu Nan is right, I... really am not worthy of being an enemy!" Zhao Wen sighed and stood up to leave.
In fact, it’s not good to be one’s own person.
Xun Yu sent Zhao Wen out of the house with a smile, looked at his rickety back and shook his head, returned home again, and lived his own secluded life...