Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 76: People in the Rain

Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Liu Bian sat at the desk, holding a stack of Imperial College documents in his hands, reading them carefully one by one.

While watching, I was thinking in my heart.

The Imperial Academy was filled with children from aristocratic families, and there were almost no ordinary people.

It is necessary to give common people opportunities and gradually break the aristocratic families' all-round monopoly over the Han Dynasty.

Liu Bian looked for a long time, trying to find a commoner who was suitable for the position of Imperial Academy Chief Academic Officer, but after searching for a long time, he couldn't find one!

"The world is ruled by scholars and officials..."

Liu Bian frowned and said to himself, the aristocratic families controlled every aspect of the Han Dynasty.

He wanted to tear a hole, but it was too difficult!

Liu Bian flipped through the book slowly, thoughts running through his mind.

Zuo Li stood beside him, head lowered respectfully, his snow-white face filled with fear and uneasiness.

After a long while, Liu Bian remained motionless and said calmly, "Li Su is Li Su. He can't escape in the capital. If you can't find the money, just look for it slowly. If you can't catch Yuan Shu, find a way to catch him. Don't leave at night. I will teach you some ways to spy on the information."

Zuo Li's body trembled, his eyelids drooped, the corners of his face tightened, and he whispered softly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

At this time, Pan Yin quietly walked in from outside, glanced at Zuo Li from the corner of his eye, handed over a memorial, and said, "Your Majesty, this is a memorial from the Ministry of Agriculture."

Liu Bian did not take it, but continued to look at his hand and asked, "What's the content?"

Pan Yin bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the memorial says that the summer tax is coming soon and there are many complicated matters. I am afraid that I cannot transfer all the powers to the Shangshutai at once. Please give Your Majesty some time and transfer the power after everything is settled."

"That's enough reason,"

Liu Bian said expressionlessly, "But I do not accept it. I order the relevant officials of the Ministry of Agriculture to be temporarily transferred to the Civil Affairs Department to do the work and move away afterwards."

After hearing this, Pan Yin paused and said, "Your Majesty, Minister Xun is not doing well in the Grand Herald and the Imperial Household. Minister He was turned away at the Grand Minister of Agriculture's Mansion, and then went to the Yuan family, but was kicked out."

Liu Bian's eyes twitched subconsciously, and he turned to look at the dim sky outside the door. Anger welled up in his heart, and he said calmly, "Talking is useless... If you don't want to live a good life, then don't live it. Send an order, all the recorders of the Shangshushi and the Grand Marshal to come here, even Yuan Wei must be brought here, plus Yuan Ji, and the Grand Minister of Agriculture Huang Wan."

Pan Yin's heart tensed up, and he said, "Yes."

Liu Bian looked outside for a while, waved Zuo Li over, and whispered something in his ear.

Zuo Li waited cautiously for Liu Bian to finish speaking, then turned around and left.

……

Not long after, Ding Gong, Liu Hong, Wang Yun, Yang Biao and others from the Shangshu Tai arrived first.

They stood in the study, looking at Liu Bian who was working silently at his desk, glanced at each other, and stood still quietly.

After a while, Huangfu Song and Yuan Ji arrived one after another.

The two men saw the quiet study, greeted each other, and stood in order.

Then came Yuan Wei, who arrived late. He walked in step by step, leaning on a crutch. His skinny face was expressionless, and his eyes were sunken, looking both quiet and sharp.

Yuan Kui, facing the sidelong glances of the crowd, bowed to Liu Bian and said, "Your Majesty, I am Yuan Kui, here to see you."

Liu Bian, who had been concentrating, suddenly raised his head with a smile on his face, looked at the people in front of him, stood up and walked out and said, "No need to be polite. I have called you all here at this time because I have two things to discuss. Come, take a seat."

He walked out and sat down at a small table not far away. Pan Yin ordered people to prepare cushions and a small table and place them in front of Liu Bian.

Everyone present was puzzled, but they all kept silent. They thanked the emperor and sat down.

Pan Yin served tea and then whispered, "Your Majesty, it's raining outside."

Liu Bian hummed, picked up the teacup and took a sip. He ignored the inquiring looks of the crowd and said with a smile, "The first thing is that Huangfu Qingjia will be promoted to Grand Marshal and Prime Minister of Military Affairs. He can no longer serve as the Inspector of the Imperial Guard and the Governor of Yanzhou. In addition to the Inspector of the Imperial Guard staying in office temporarily, we also need a Governor of Yanzhou. Who do you think can take over?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Gong, Liu Hong and others couldn't help but look at each other. They had never thought about this issue before, and they were all thinking about the candidates in their hearts.

Wang Yun and Yang Biao lowered their heads, thinking. They both knew that they had no right to speak here.

Yuan Ji's expression remained unchanged, but he was anxious in his heart. They had suffered too much loss before. Yanzhou was right on the border of Sili and its strategic location was very important. They must fight for it!

Seeing his uncle Yuan Wei not far away remaining silent, he took a deep breath, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, I think that Jin Shang, the governor of Yanzhou, is a kind and generous person who treats his people with kindness. He can be the governor of the state."

Liu Bian smiled and said, "That's one candidate, what about the other noble families?"

When Ding Gong saw Yuan Ji speaking, he rushed to say, "Your Majesty, I think the former Grand Commandant Ma Ritian is a suitable candidate because he is both civil and military, loyal and unyielding."

Liu Bian thought for a moment and said, "This is one candidate. Are there any others?"

Yuan Wei said nothing, with his eyes lowered, staring at Liu Bian's hand stroking the jade pendant on his leg, with a slight gleam in his eyes.

Wang Yun endured it for a long time, knowing that it was useless to speak, but still said: "Your Majesty, I think that the former Grand Commandant Zhang Wen is brave and fearless, and has made great efforts to quell the rebellion. He can be reinstated as the governor of Yanzhou."

Liu Bian looked at Wang Yun deeply, reached out to pick up the teacup, and said with a smile: "What Lord Wang said makes sense."

Ding Gong, Liu Hong looked at Liu Bian's reaction and immediately understood. He raised his hand and said, "I second the motion."

As long as they are not members of the Yuan family, it’s fine.

Before the two finished speaking, Yang Biao suddenly realized something and immediately said, "I second the motion!"

Zhang Wen was Huangfu Song's old superior, so he naturally had no objection and said, "I second the motion."

Yuan Ji did not expect that the situation would change in an instant. His brows were furrowed, and he was extremely anxious, his eyes were on Yuan Wei's back.

Jin Shang is a member of their Yuan family. Arranging Jin Shang to be the Governor of Yanzhou was originally intended to help him become the Mu of Yanzhou!

At this time, the sound of hurried footsteps stepping on water was heard outside, and Huang Wan rushed over in the rain.

Just as he reached the courtyard, about ten steps away from Liu Bian's study, he was stopped by Zuo Li.

Zuo Li showed his white teeth and said with a smile: "Grand Minister of Agriculture, His Majesty is discussing matters with the officials. Please wait for a moment."

Huang Wan was startled. Holding up her umbrella, she looked at the increasingly heavy rain and asked, "Can I take shelter under the eaves for a while?"

Zuo Li's smile gradually turned cold and his eyes became vicious.

Huang Wan was startled, her lips moved but she couldn't speak.

Zuo Li had no expression on his face. He stared at Huang Wan for a while, then turned around and walked under the eaves. He looked cold and indifferent, and stared at Huang Wan with eyes like poisonous snakes.

Huang Wan was completely confused. She felt a chill in her heart, her face was straightened, her brows were knitted, and she stood alone in the heavy rain with an umbrella in one hand.

Huang Wan's arrival did not affect the study. In the silence, Yuan Wei suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I heard that Zhang Wen's position as the Grand Commandant was bought with 30 million coins from the eunuch party."

Liu Bian had been on guard against Yuan Kui. When he saw him speak, he stared at him and said slowly, "Mr. Yuan, Zhang Wen is an important official in the court. Without evidence, you cannot say such things."

Yuan Wei bowed and said, "Such rumors have long been spread throughout the world. As for whether they are true or not, I do not know. However, if Zhang Wen bribed officials to come here, and was exposed after his resurrection, it would damage the emperor's virtue."

Ding Gong, Liu Hong and others looked at each other in confusion, looking hesitant.

Although we know that Yuan Wei's purpose is to prevent Zhang Wen from being reinstated as the governor of Yanzhou, his words do make sense.

If Zhang Wen were to come back to power and his corruption scandal were to be exposed, the prestige and reputation of the imperial court and your majesty would be trampled to the ground!

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