Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 75 Imperial College Li Ru

A few days later, on June 22nd.

Liu Bian walked slowly inside the Imperial College under the scorching sun.

He was dressed in casual clothes, like any other student, and next to him was the Chief Justice Zhong Yao who had just returned from Xiliang.

The Imperial College is really huge, with doctoral residences, lecture halls, roads, trees, etc., all arranged in an orderly manner and with people coming and going, it is like a small neighborhood.

Liu Bian paced back and forth, listening to Zhong Yao's report without interrupting.

When he finished speaking, Liu Bian looked strange and asked, "Are you saying that Jian Shuo suddenly disappeared when he was on his way there, or was killed by bandits?"

Zhong Yao's white hair fluttered in the wind, his expression became more serious, and he bowed and said, "Yes, roughly out of Sanfu, not to Anding."

"Is this guy going to run away?"

Liu Bian thought to himself that this person had been living in fear and treading on thin ice in the palace, so it would not be surprising if he escaped if he got the chance.

Jian Shuo was no longer important to Liu Bian, so Liu Bian nodded casually and said, "According to your opinion, the internal strife among the three Qiang tribes of Han Sui, Ma Teng, and Song Jian continues, and the people's livelihood is in decline, lacking money and food?"

Seeing that Liu Bian did not ask Jian Shuo again, Zhong Yao felt relieved and said, "Yes, I think they will not cause trouble again in the short term."

"I agree with your judgment,"

Liu Bian did not hesitate, turned around and looked at him, saying: "I and the Han Dynasty will never compromise with traitors! They want to bargain, General Zhenxi I will not give them, and General Zhengxi they can't even think about it!"

Zhong Yao already knew what Liu Bian said a few days ago in Quefei Palace, and upon hearing it, he quickly said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Liu Bian waved his hand, continued walking forward, and said, "My Lord, what do you think of the 'new system'?"

The biggest feature of the "new system" is that the powers and responsibilities of the Nine Ministers and the Three Dukes were clearly assigned to the Secretariat. The power of the six departments of the Secretariat expanded and overwhelmed the Nine Ministers.

The Supreme Court was also affected, and the power over criminal justice was transferred to the Ministry of Justice, leaving only the word "trial and judgment".

Zhong Yao wanted to say that it was too hasty and that the situation should be dismantled step by step and the transition should be orderly, but he said, "I have no objection."

Liu Bian looked thoughtful when he heard this and said, "When Liu Qingjia was in the court, he recommended you many times. Your trip has stabilized Xiliang and removed a worry from the court. Your contribution is great. Hmm, I will promote you to the position of Shizhong. The other rewards will be decided by the Right Shangshutai."

Shizhong was an official title given to the emperor's close ministers. His most notable privilege was that he could enter and leave the palace at any time and serve as a close advisor to the emperor.

Zhong Yao was surprised and delighted, and quickly raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

"No need for formalities." Liu Bian smiled and continued to move forward, thinking to himself: There is one Xun You, one Zhong Yao, and one more missing.

The imperial court was basically stable, and he now needed talented people, not only to give him advice, but also to help him take care of internal affairs.

His treasury was becoming increasingly depleted and he was about to run out of money.

If you want to make money, you need a capable helper!

As the two were talking and walking, Liu Bian suddenly stopped and looked quietly at the lecture hall not far away. The floor was full of students, and at the front there was a gentle, elegant and easy-going old man in his fifties giving a lecture.

Seeing this, Zhong Yao immediately came to his senses and said, "Your Majesty, the Talent Recruitment Hall has only been established for a short time. It will take time for people all over the world to come here. All the scholars in the world are eager to come to the capital. Your Majesty does not need to worry about talents."

Liu Bian's expression remained unchanged. He knew very well that the main reason was not the so-called length of time, but the series of events that happened in the court, which made many people worried. They left the capital one after another to watch how the situation developed.

He came to the Imperial College in the hope of developing it into a treasure land that would continuously supply talents to the court and himself.

Especially to break the monopoly of aristocratic families!

"Your Majesty, it's the prince." Suddenly, Pan Yin whispered beside Liu Bian.

Liu Bian looked up and saw Wang Yun coming out from somewhere outside the lecture hall, walking through the outer lecture hall and hurried out.

As if he heard something, Wang Yun stopped, turned around, stood there, and listened to the old man's lecture.

Liu Bian thought about it and walked over.

Zhong Yao followed Liu Bian and said, "Your Majesty, the one teaching this class is Li Ru, a doctor of the Imperial College, also known by his courtesy name Wenyou."

"Li Ru?"

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows and said in surprise. Then, he stared at the elegant old man and thought to himself: Is this the guy who poisoned me in history?

After glancing at Wang Yun again, Liu Bian stepped forward calmly.

"A real man is born in this world. Etiquette should not be neglected, and the Tao should not be abandoned. He should have the heart to wield a sword and pierce the clouds. He should not discourage himself because his ambitions cannot be achieved, or complain in vain because of bad luck..." Li Ru had a serious expression, and every word he said was cadenced.

When Wang Yun heard this, he lowered his head in thought. After a moment, he suddenly turned around and left.

Liu Bian listened to these words with a slightly strange look on his face. He stared at this "murderer" and thought of many things. Suddenly he asked, "What is Dong Zhuo doing?"

Historically, it was Li Ru who poisoned him on the orders of Dong Zhuo!

Pan Yin hurriedly said, "General Dong entered and left the palace on time. He has moved into the General's Mansion and I haven't had much contact with him."

Liu Bian nodded subconsciously, wondering whether he should avenge himself first.

A eunuch came running over with a pile of documents. Pan Yin briefly checked them and said to Liu Bian, "Your Majesty, everything is ready."

Liu Bian hesitated for a moment and said, "Let Xun You come to Jingfu Palace to see me."

He looked at Li Ru again, turned around and walked back.

Li Ru continued to teach attentively, unaware that just now, he had already stepped into the gates of hell.

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At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Grand Minister of Agriculture was in charge of money, grain, rent, taxes, salt, iron, grain transport, etc., as well as officials' salaries, military pay and other expenses.

Although his powers and responsibilities have been taken away from him in recent years, he is still the one with the most special power among the Nine Ministers.

He Yong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, came to the Grand Minister of Agriculture's Mansion with a group of people, but was stopped outside the door.

He Yong said with a sullen face, "I am under the order of the court to take over the documents of the Ministry of Agriculture. Why are you not letting me in?"

The person blocking the door was a middle-aged man in casual clothes. He stroked his mustache, squinted his eyes and looked up at the sky. He said calmly, "The Grand Minister of Agriculture's Mansion is an important place of the court. Without the order of the Grand Minister of Agriculture, I cannot allow outsiders to enter."

He Yong snorted coldly and said, "Then please ask the Minister of Agriculture to come and see me. I will talk to him face to face."

The middle-aged man stared at the dazzling sun in the sky and said leisurely, "The Minister of Agriculture has gone out of the city to inspect the agriculture and sericulture and has not returned yet."

He Yong turned around and saw many people standing by to watch. He was angry and said again in a deep voice, "The 'new system' was ordered by the court. Your Majesty issued a decree. Does the Minister of Agriculture really want to disobey the order?"

The middle-aged man squinted at him and said, "I said, I am not trying to stop the minister from entering the palace, but the Grand Minister of Agriculture's Palace is an important place. If anything happens, the minister is willing to take the responsibility, and I will not say no."

The corner of He Yong's face twitched, and he suddenly shook his hand and walked away.

When the middle-aged man saw him leave, he sneered, patted his trousers, turned around and walked back into the mansion, saying loudly: "Close the door, no one is allowed in without the order of the Minister of Agriculture!"

As He Yong listened, his anger grew and he gritted his teeth.

The clerk behind him also had a bad look on his face and said, "Shangshu, I heard that the same thing happened in the Ministry of Personnel, and Shangshu Xun was almost beaten."

He Yong, who was about to return to the Shangshutai, suddenly stopped and said in a cold voice: "You go back first, I'll go to Yuan's house."

The clerk was startled and said hurriedly, "Shangshu, you'd better not go. Besides, you may not be able to get in."

He Yong said with a determined look, "We have to go!"

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