Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 53: Failed to Steal a Chicken

The coronation ceremony is indeed a tiring job.

After it was over, Liu Bian returned to Jingfu Hall and fell asleep almost immediately.

He woke up at noon the next day. After washing up, he opened the door and was about to stretch when Pan Yin was standing at the door with a cautious look on his face.

Liu Bian didn't look at him, walked out, stretched his waist and asked: "What's the matter?"

Pan Yin handed over a piece of silk and said, "Your Majesty, the Secretariat sent this early in the morning. This is Dong Zhuo's reply."

Liu Bian's expression moved, he reached out to take it, opened it and looked.

"I am old and frail, no longer in my prime."

"The ministers are looking up, the soldiers are looking forward, and we cannot bear to abandon the blessing of the day and night."

"I beg you to lead the Northern Province to protect the border and save my humble servant."

Liu Bian looked at the silk and snorted coldly, saying, "It's almost the same as what I gave to my father. It seems that Dong Zhuo is really hard to tame! Send Yuan Wei and Liu Yu to see me."

"Yes." Pan Yin responded.

Yuan Wei and Liu Yu were in the Secretariat and soon arrived at the study in Jingfu Palace.

Liu Bian sat on the chair that had just been made, expressionless, reviewing the memorial on the table in front of him.

Yuan Wei was in front and Liu Yu was behind, and they entered the study one after another.

Liu Yu looked at Liu Bian sitting like this, and he realized something and glanced at Yuan Wei.

"Your Majesty, I, Yuan Wei/Liu Yu, pay my respects to you." The two men came closer and raised their hands to salute.

Liu Bian did not let them sit down, but just flipped through the silk.

Liu Yu saw that there was no "stand up" for a long time, so he quietly raised his head and looked at Liu Bian.

The young emperor had a calm face and a composed demeanor, with an invisible majesty that was very different from before.

Yuan Wei's expression remained unchanged, and he did not make any movements. He just raised his hand.

After a long while, Liu Bian raised his eyelids, looked at the two men, and then fell on Yuan Wei, and said, "Mr. Yuan, Dong Zhuo reported back, but he refused to obey the imperial edict."

Yuan Wei leaned on his crutches and was silent for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo has made great contributions in guarding Xiliang and suppressing the Yellow Turbans. If he is awarded as one of the Nine Ministers, it is a little insufficient."

Liu Bian sat up straight, snorted, and said, "He lost more than he won, so what achievements did he have?"

Yuan Wei bowed his head, his expression thoughtful, and said: "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo is guarding the border, Han Ma is helpless, the land of Xiliang is no longer in his hands, and the position of the Nine Ministers is probably not enough to transfer him to the capital."

Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I remember that Yuan Qing's family promised me."

Yuan Wei was silent for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, I think that if Dong Zhuo wants to enter the capital, he must be the Grand Commandant."

Liu Yu's face turned pale when he heard this, Grand Commandant! ?

He is the Grand Marshal now. Yuan Wei appointed Dong Zhuo as the Grand Marshal. Does that mean he wants to kick him out?

Just as Liu Yu was about to speak, Liu Bian asked, "Mr. Yuan, is this your idea or Dong Zhuo's?"

Yuan Wei raised his hand and said, "If I don't have the position of Grand Commandant, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to convince Dong Zhuo."

Liu Bian was filled with anger. Was Yuan Wei threatening him?

Upon seeing this, Liu Yu quickly thought that Dong Zhuo had become too powerful to be eliminated, so transferring him to the capital and depriving him of his military power would be the best way.

He was worried that Liu Bian's forceful approach would backfire, so he quickly said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to give up the position of Grand Commandant, but who should take over as Governor of Bingzhou?"

Liu Yu felt that the position of Governor of Bingzhou was not important; what was important was the troops in Dong Zhuo's hands.

Liu Bian ignored him. Liu Yu was promoted to Grand Marshal because of his contributions in Youzhou. This promotion was short-lived and he had to go back.

He already had a candidate in mind for the position of Bingzhou Mu.

However, Yuan Wei's blatant threat made him furious.

Pan Yin stood aside, looking at Yuan Wei who had stopped talking, with a frown on his face.

Time passed by little by little. Yuan Wei slowly raised his head and looked at Liu Bian, with a thoughtful look on his face. He said, "Your Majesty, although Dong Zhuo once served under me, I cannot force him to come. Xiliang is in urgent need of help, and Hedong is separated from Luoyang by a river. We must be cautious."

Liu Yu was dissatisfied with Yuan Wei's attitude, but he knew in his heart that Yuan Wei was right.

Dong Zhuo has already become a powerful person and is no longer a nobody who can be ordered around by anyone. Even the emperor of the Han Dynasty and the Han court will not easily move against this tiger and wolf without sufficient benefits.

Liu Bian looked at Yuan Wei coldly, with a hint of murderous intent in his heart.

"This old man, I'm afraid he's still planning something else in his heart!"

"I'll show you what it means to lose everything!"

Liu Bian suppressed his anger, smiled slightly, and said, "Okay, I agree, I will give Dong Zhuo the position of Grand Commandant."

"I accept your order and will do it right away." Yuan Wei said calmly. He raised his hands and lowered his head, with a flash of concentration in his eyes.

Based on his understanding of the young emperor, he was not someone who would give in easily.

"Who will replace the Governor of Bingzhou?" Before he could think much, Liu Bian's words rang in his ears.

Yuan Wei put down his hands and said nothing.

Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I would like to be the governor of Bingzhou."

Liu Bian glanced at him and said, "Lu Zhi is the governor of Bing and Liang provinces."

Liu Yu was startled, thought for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, although Liang Province is in chaos, is it a bit…"

Liu Bian waved his hand, interrupting him, and looked directly at Yuan Kui, saying, "Mr. Yuan, what do you think?"

Yuan Wei was silent for a moment, then raised his hand and said, "I will obey your order."

Liu Bian looked at him and said, "Liu Yu is reinstated as governor of Youzhou, and Gongsun Zan is transferred to Bingzhou."

Yuan Wei frowned subconsciously, then regained his composure and remained silent.

He felt that the young emperor was a little greedy, wanting to exchange so much for just Dong Zhuo.

"I accept the decree."

Liu Yu had no objection. His promotion to the rank of Grand Marshal was a reward in itself, and returning to Youzhou was something he had expected.

Liu Bian sat up straighter and said, "Huang Wan is the Minister of Agriculture, Zhu Jun is the governor of Qingzhou and Jizhou. Huangfu Song is the lieutenant of the Sili and concurrently the governor of Yanzhou."

Yuan Wei raised his head suddenly, his skinny face full of shock.

Liu Yu led Youzhou, Lu Zhi led Bing and Liang, Zhu Jun led Qing and Ji, and Huangfu Song led Sili and Yanzhou. These seven northern states were all controlled by the new emperor!

Liu Yu was surprised and frightened. Your Majesty is so courageous!

Liu Bian and Yuan Kui looked at each other and asked calmly, "Mr. Yuan's family?"

Yuan Wei slowly withdrew his gaze, his heart unable to calm down for a moment.

He felt that he had miscalculated. Allowing Huang Wan and Dong Zhuo to come to the capital might not be a good idea, as it would be tantamount to handing over the two states to the new emperor.

Yuan Kui's face was straight, his eyes were solemn, and he said in deep thought: "Your Majesty, being the governor of a state is already a totalitarian power. The reason why the court has always wanted to transfer Dong Zhuo to the capital is that it suspects that he has a rebellious heart. Now, one person is in charge of two states. If he has a different heart, the world will be in chaos immediately. The court cannot control it, and it will definitely shake the foundation of our Han Dynasty! I think the most urgent task is to fill the vacant position in the court, sort out the government affairs, and concentrate on eliminating the Yellow Turban Rebellion."

Liu Bian didn't care what Yuan Wei said at all, and said, "Take your time, there's no rush. The Secretariat will draft an edict immediately and issue it."

Yuan Wei remained silent with a gloomy face, feeling a little annoyed.

If this were to happen, the Yuan family’s years of hard work might be ruined.

Moreover, the plans in the court have not yet yielded results.

Allowing Dong Zhuo to enter the capital was a stupid move!

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