In mid-September, the policy document for the third title of king was delivered to the General's Mansion by the imperial envoy. The courtiers should all be able to see that Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother was really going to make Qin Liang king this time, no?
Feng couldn't do it, but Qin Liang still refused.
Everyone sent the envoy away, and several subordinate officials accompanied him to the back room of the West Hall. At this time, Chen Qian, the chief minister, thought of another thing: "Xia Houxuan knew about it and did not report it, and the guilt has been confirmed!"
When Qin Liang heard the sound, he looked sideways and said, "Xiahou Ba's confession?"
But Chen Qian shook his head and said: "It is said that Xiahou Ba knew about the death penalty and insisted that it had nothing to do with anyone else. Officials from Tingwei went to Xiahou Xuan's mansion to inquire, but he remained silent at first. After the officials went there twice, he finally admitted.
Before Xiahou Ba escaped, he sent a letter urging him to go with him, but he didn't agree because he thought he was not guilty!"
Qin Liang looked back and said: "Now I am guilty of not reporting what I knew."
Several people also smiled.
Qin Liang glanced at Chen Qian again, then picked up the silk book of policy and orders on the desk, touched it for a moment, and suddenly said: "I haven't attended the court meeting since I returned to Luoyang. It happens that tomorrow is September 15th, which coincides with the court meeting.
Congratulations. I will go to Tai Chi Hall tomorrow to say goodbye to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty in person."
After the officials discussed for a while, Chen Qian said: "General, why don't you wait a little longer to see if the Queen Mother appoints an envoy and sends the fourth order to accept the title of king first?"
Qin Liang thought for a while, but still felt that when this critical hurdle was passed, it was best to face it head-on! He then mused: "Before this, maybe it would be better to meet with everyone."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Mao, the chief minister, immediately said in a deep voice: "I have a plan. When the general arrived in the east hall and said goodbye to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty, he first said this to the ministers, fearing that the officials would think that I was virtuous.
I don't want enough and dare not accept it.
If someone jumps out, the general can still take a step back and refuse to accept the title of king tomorrow, and then come back and count the people who jump out! But if no one accuses the general, Queen Mother Guo may issue the fourth order on the spot, and the general
You can just accept it! In this way, the general can advance and retreat freely and avoid getting into trouble."
Qin Liang's eyes immediately opened slightly! But if others didn't look carefully, they wouldn't be able to notice it.
Zhong Hui on the side looked remorseful, as if he was regretting letting Ma Mao take the lead? Looking at Zhong Hui's eyes, it was clear that he also agreed with Ma Mao and thought it was a good idea.
The ability to respond actually requires family background and opportunities for training since childhood, and Zhong Hui has a good background and a quick mind. But Qin Liang estimates that Ma Mao has thought about today's discussion scene in advance, so he can respond so quickly. After Qin Liang and Chen Qiangang finished talking,
, he immediately came up with a plan!
Qin Liang also agreed with Ma Mao's suggestion in his heart. If Qin Liang asked the princes for their opinions first, then those who were determined to take the initiative would come forward without having to wait until later. Furthermore, waiting until the Queen Mother issued an order before attacking would actually be an accusation.
Queen Mother, in the name of Your Majesty, this is not a good time... Of course, some people cannot be excluded. My mind didn't react at once.
Although the essence of the matter is not in the court, but on the battlefield, everything in Luoyang will still be related to the issue of eating habits!
At this time, Qin Liang took two steps and said, "You and the three of you will follow me to court."
Several people bowed together and said, "Here!"
Early the next morning, a group of people, carrying a carriage-mounted ceremonial guard, entered the palace through the Dongye Gate as before. However, the ministers still walked south, entered the carriage gate, and arrived at the Yuemen Gate.
The morning of the court meeting was very early. When everyone arrived in the courtyard of Taiji Hall, the sky was just a little brighter and the east hall was even darker. Qin Liang and others arrived relatively late, and the noise in the hall that was noisy just now suddenly became quieter!
Qin Liang returned to Luoyang for nearly half a month, but the dragon has always been invisible, rarely showing up in crowded places. The only courtiers who have seen him, apart from relatives, are probably only envoys and others who have sent orders.
People finally saw him coming to the east hall, and many people came forward to worship him. However, the casual conversations that had been heard from everywhere suddenly stopped, and an inexplicable tense atmosphere suddenly filled the hall!
There are more people who understand that ministers can sit in high positions. It is estimated that most people have realized that today's greetings are unusual. Qin Liang's performance will have an impact on himself, but for the officials, it may not be possible today His words and deeds are related to the life of the whole family! Qin Liang behaved as usual, but he talked a few more words with some acquaintances whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Xia Houxuan came to congratulate him today, so he must have taken leave.
After a while, the eunuch's voice sang: "Your Majesty the Emperor and Her Royal Highness the Empress Dowager have arrived!"
Everyone then stood back to their positions and consciously maintained order. Empress Dowager Guo walked in and went behind the curtain on one side. The general invited her to come to court, which was an occasion to summon ministers, and it was not a formal ceremony. After all, the emperor was young. , it is impossible to discuss government affairs with ministers; but when the dynasty is paying greetings, it is still the emperor who comes to the dynasty. Empress Dowager Guo immediately noticed Qin Liang, and before taking her seat, she seemed to glance this way. Because when she faced Qin Liang , the action paused slightly.
At first, everything went as usual. The bells, drums, and elegant music that had been arranged were played. Everyone performed a grand ceremony together, and then knelt down and sat on both sides in order.
After the ceremony, the Dahonglu officials looked at Zhang Huan, the visitor from Changqiu. Zhang Huan bent down and walked behind the curtain. After a while, he came out again and shook his head gently to the Dahonglu officials. Everyone turned around in the hall. I saw all the little moves on the page, and guessed that the part of reading the congratulatory message today would be omitted.
At this moment, Qin Liang, who was wearing a moon-white official robe, stood up calmly, bowed to his superior calmly and said: "I've made it clear that since I became an official, I have never dared to ask for high-ranking officials and generous salaries, and to be famous and well-known. However, I met mediocre ministers. The country was harmed, the treacherous ministers plotted rebellion, and the Wu and Shu bandits were raging outside. Seeing the internal and external troubles of the Wei Dynasty, the ministers were filled with righteous indignation and had ambitions of rejuvenation, so they dared to risk their own lives! The royal family claimed that the ministers were loyal and brave (Cao Fang period), and the ministers were granted titles and favors. I burst into tears with gratitude. Unexpectedly, your majesty now (in name) has ordered the founding of the country, granted the king the title of Xi, and the territory is comparable to the three Jin Dynasties. Your majesty is eager to make three strategies in a row, but this is not what a minister dares to accept. Therefore, I respectfully go before the emperor and express my feelings to the emperor. I hope your Majesty will take back his life."
The emperor who was sitting in the seat was only seven years old, so he naturally did not respond to Qin Liang. He probably did not understand what the ministers were saying at all. So Qin Liang's speech to the emperor was actually addressed to the queen mother and ministers, especially the ministers. Minister.
Wang Guang and other members of the Wang family supported Qin Liang's decision to be crowned king. On the day he came back, Qin Liang went to pick up Lingjun Xuanji's child and had already communicated their attitudes. Linghuyu must also have the same idea. But these two families belong to Qin Liang. The goals of relatives and allies are too big, so they are not eager to jump out to support, otherwise they will appear to be deliberately building momentum and being hypocritical.
Zhongshu ordered Chen An to stand up first, bow to Qin Liang, and urge him to advance in public. He first reviewed Qin Liang's contributions and struggles for the court. Including when Cao Shuang attacked Shu, he used hundreds of soldiers to resist tens of thousands of Shu troops. He almost died for the country. After many years of supporting the country and destroying powerful enemies, he also listed examples of kings in the past and present. He went on to say: "If the general refuses to grant rewards, it will not only violate the favor of His Majesty and His Highness, but also make the ministers unhappy." It is really inappropriate to be uneasy and unfavorable to continue to assist in important matters!"
Qin Liang actually doesn't like it. He says that things he doesn't believe in, including his remarks with Ji Kang, are also true, or he simply doesn't say them. But at the moment, this kind of refusal is probably just a etiquette procedure. It won't work if he doesn't say it, so he can treat it differently.
, don’t be too stubborn!
Taking advantage of the opportunity to turn around and talk to Chen An, he bowed his hands to the ministers on both sides of the hall, then turned slightly to greet the crowd and said: "The princes, ministers, and officials have elected me to be the assistant minister.
I am afraid that I will miss the state affairs and disappoint everyone's expectations, so I have been working hard at court and taking the lead outside, hoping to be prudent. Now, Your Majesty has issued orders three times, granted kings and gifts, and protected the royal family with vassal, but I am afraid that my virtue is not enough.
I am a little inferior and it is difficult to convince the public. I hope you can point out my shortcomings and advise your highness, your majesty, to give up and return to normal."
The hall immediately became lively. Wang Guang, Wang Jinhu, Wang Mingshan, Linghu Yu and others took advantage of the situation to persuade Qin Liang to accept the order. Even Gao Rou also spoke, saying that Qin Liang had made great contributions and could not be declined. Jiang Ji
He is not in good health and is said to be lying at home. He did not come today, but he had written a petition to persuade him to come in. Sun Li could not come either, as he had already laid down in the coffin. Xia Houxuan's good friend Zhuge Dan and others were also urging him to come in amid the noise.
Occasionally I can hear a few words clearly.
This is the scene that everyone has been waiting for! Qin Liang's mood suddenly became very good. After all, people's emotions are affected by the outside world. How many people can never be happy with things or sad with themselves?
Moreover, most people’s support and persuasion seem to be sincere!
At this moment, Qin Liang couldn't help but sigh secretly. If he pays attention to his eating habits, the situation at critical moments will indeed be different. If he only relies on coercion and intimidation to make everyone surrender, who knows people's true attitude? Even if a group of people persuades them to come in, he will probably know it in his heart.
The prisoner muttered: How many people are dissatisfied? Is this step a stable one?
If we look at things calmly, it is not that easy to overthrow the power center that has been formed. But when many powerful officials have reached this point, they still feel unsure and a little uneasy. The same was true for Cao Cao at the beginning, and the northern territories were all
He defeated it by himself, but he still worked with Dong Zhao and other advisers to find legal basis and tricks for a long time.
At this time, there were still people who did not persuade them to come in, nor did they say anything! Of course, there were some people in the court who benefited from the current system, not just Xia Houxuan and others. It is normal for them to prefer the Wei family in their hearts. But after all, the great achievements of destroying the country are here, and the royal family's orders are all
After three offers, no one forced me to go to the palace. Didn’t Qin Liang also refuse?
Qin Liang did not completely deny people a way to survive. It was obviously not that easy to ask others to take the initiative to risk their lives and do things that were obviously impossible. There had been some, but during the Zhengshi period, they were almost dead.
In this way, Qin Liang will be very satisfied and don't make any mistakes.