Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 77: Imperial Censor

Liu Bian's eyes moved slightly, and he looked thoughtful.

Yanzhou borders Sili to the west, Jizhou to the north, Qingzhou to the east, and Yuzhou to the south. It is a strategic location!

To put it simply, historically Cao Cao started his career in Yanzhou, and Xuchang is located at the junction of Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Sili!

Liu Bian must control this place!

The governor sent out must not only be loyal and easy to control, but also have to have sufficient capabilities to cope with the complex situation in Yanzhou.

The most important thing is that this person must have no stance!

Zhang Wen was carefully selected by Liu Bian. This man was the old boss of Dong Zhuo, Sun Jian and others. Even Huangfu Song had served under him.

Two years ago, Zhang Wen was dismissed from his post as Grand Marshal on the grounds of "failure to quell the rebellion", which was the result of the Yuan family's behind-the-scenes efforts!

Yang Biao felt the sudden silence in the study room, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his head, which he did not dare to wipe. He was very annoyed by Yuan Wei's reaction, and said to himself: If you continue like this, I will divorce you!

Huangfu Song was sitting there, clearly among the crowd, yet seemed very far away.

When Yuan Ji saw that his uncle had silenced everyone with just one sentence, he was secretly encouraged.

When Liu Bian saw that this group of people were silent, he couldn't help but be stunned. Could Yuan Wei easily shut you up with just one sentence?

Wang Yun was originally delighted that he had guessed Liu Bian's thoughts, but when he saw Yuan Wei interrupting him again and again, he was secretly annoyed and raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, I think it is absurd to judge the loyalty of an important official of the court based on a fabricated statement! I am willing to vouch for Zhang Wen!"

Yuan Wei didn't say anything and returned to silence, as if he was out of the matter.

Liu Bian showed a very satisfied smile to Wang Yun and said, "Since Wang Qing's family is so determined, I also believe that Zhang Qing's family is not the kind of person who would bribe officials. Let's settle this matter. Wang Qing's family will write a letter first to test Zhang Qing's attitude."

"I accept your order!" Wang Yun's face was solemn, and he was overjoyed. After being in the Shangshutai for such a long time, he finally had the right to speak!

Yuan Wei frowned and fell into deep thought.

Yuan Ji looked at Liu Bian, blinked, and was shocked: Your Majesty is so courageous? Aren't you afraid of being humiliated and losing your prestige?

Seeing that the matter was settled, Pan Yin raised his head and looked outside.

It was raining heavily outside, and Huang Wan's umbrella had been knocked down. Huang Wan was standing alone in the rain, soaked all over, and her expression could not be seen at all.

Pan Yin withdrew his gaze and stood aside with a calm expression.

Liu Bian also glanced at it, reached out to pick up the teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile: "The second thing is that recently someone wrote a letter requesting the abolition of Hongdumen School. What do you think?"

Everyone present was stunned when they heard this. They almost forgot about this matter. Who wrote the letter?

The so-called "Hongdu Gate School" was a school established by Emperor Ling. It was different from the Imperial College, which focused on Confucian classics and was only open to children of aristocratic families. This school was established at Hongdu Gate, and under the name of "letters, poems, calligraphy and painting", it recruited local talents and broke the barriers of family background.

Whether intentionally or not, the Hongdu School developed rapidly under the promotion of Emperor Ling and the eunuch party, and became an important tool to check and balance the outer court gentry.

Ding Gong, Liu Hong and others didn't care much about the Hongdu School, but they were just wondering why Liu Bian suddenly mentioned this.

Wang Yun, Yang Biao and Huangfu Song also had no special feelings. Without the support of the late emperor and the eunuch party, the Hongdu School would not last long whether it was good or bad.

Yuan Ji bent his body and stood still, thinking subconsciously and guessing Liu Bian's purpose.

Yuan Ji knew about the Hongdu School because people who came out of it had snatched several important official positions that the Yuan family had long reserved for them.

For example, the post of Governor of Youzhou was snatched away by Liang Hu, who learned from Hongdu Sect.

Seeing that they didn't say anything, Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly, and immediately understood in his heart that Hongdu School was just a "spur of the moment" of his cheap father, and these people did not take Hongdu School seriously.

Liu Bian thought about it and smiled, "Since you have no objection, let's leave it alone for now. The Chief Censor, Youzhou Governor Liu Yu recommended Liang Hu as the Governor of Youzhou. What do you think?"

Yuan Ji's eyes suddenly opened and he became nervous unconsciously.

Ding Gong and Liu Hong were stunned. This recommendation was made nearly a month ago, but they immediately raised their hands and said, "I second the motion."

Liu Bian noticed that Yuan Wei was about to raise his head, and immediately asked Wang Yun, "Wang Qing's family?"

"I second the motion." What opinion could Wang Yun have? Now he would agree with whatever Liu Bian said without hesitation.

Liu Bian smiled and asked, "Yang Qing's family, Huangfu Qing's family?"

Yang Biao and Huangfu Song would have no objection and raised their hands and said, "I second the motion."

Liu Bian ignored the remaining Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji and stood up and said, "Since all the ministers agree, let's do it. It's getting late. Pan Yin, order the eunuchs to light the lamps and the imperial guards to hold umbrellas to escort all the ministers back home."

Yuan Ji was stunned. The Censorate and the Chancellery were on the same level, and the chief official, the Chief Censor, had enormous power. How could the decision be made so easily?

As he stood up, he secretly looked anxiously at Yuan Wei who was in the front.

Yuan Wei leaned on a crutch and slowly stood up without saying a word.

Ding Gong, Liu Hong, Wang Yun and others glanced at Yuan Wei's indifferent expression and felt secretly happy. After being suppressed by the Yuan family for so long, they finally got some relief today!

Liu Bian was the first to go out. The rain outside was no longer so heavy, but Huang Wan was still standing in the courtyard, her hair covering her face and her whole body soaked. She looked miserable after being washed away by the heavy rain.

Liu Bian stood under the eaves, expressionless, looking at him coldly.

Huang Wan was already frightened. Facing Liu Bian's cold gaze, her whole body trembled, she lost her balance, and fell into the rain with a plop.

When Ding Gong, Liu Hong and others saw Huang Wan's appearance, their faces changed slightly. They opened their mouths, and then suddenly closed them, realizing something, and glanced at Yuan Wei.

Yuan Wei was leaning on a crutch, his right hand clenched quietly, and apart from the tense corners of his skinny face, he did not show any anger or other emotions.

Yuan Ji lowered his head, fear and anxiety alternating in his eyes, and his heart trembled continuously.

Liu Bian snorted in his heart, ignored Huang Wan who fell to the ground, and turned away.

When Zuo Li saw Liu Bian leaving, he waved his hand indifferently. The imperial guards rushed over, helped Huang Wan up, and dragged him outside.

Ding Gong, Liu Hong and others glanced at Yuan Wei again, and left the palace one after another under the protection of the eunuchs and the imperial guards.

Wang Yun was not alone this time. He was walking among the crowd, with people in front and behind him. He was thinking about the letter Liu Bian asked him to write to Zhang Wen. Although his face did not change, he could not help feeling very confident in his heart.

"I, Wang Yun, will eventually have a chance to succeed!"

After thinking for a while, he looked at Yuan Wei in front of him again, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

After leaving the palace, everyone dispersed and returned to their homes.

Yuan Ji did not get on Yuan Wei's carriage, but turned around and quietly came to Huang Wan's mansion.

Huang Wan was lying on the bed, still frightened and pale. The fear in her eyes lingered as she looked at the roof.

Liu Bian's cold gaze kept lingering in front of him.

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