Han Shizu

The dialogue between Emperor Liu and the crown prince had an obvious effect. It was like pouring a pool of clear water into the boiling situation of the court. The old emperor was pulled back from the brink of frantic killing, and those hot-headed people gradually "woke up".

It is inevitable that the night will be long and dreamy, and Liu Yang, who has returned to the political affairs hall, will deal with the 28 ministers Zhang Xun and Lu Mengzheng first.

The competition space in the officialdom of the Han Dynasty is getting smaller and smaller. There are fewer and fewer vacancies, and each of them can face fierce battles. It is obviously not so easy to arrange 28 ministers at a time, whether they are the courtiers of the capital.

But at the same time, the size of the officialdom of the Han Dynasty is very large. Let alone 28 people, it is 280 people.

In the court, the crown prince Liu Yang lost the right to speak in personnel affairs, and it was what he said. What's more, the old emperor acquiesced, and Lu Duan assisted him. Therefore, it only took half a day for Zhang Xun and Lu Mengzheng to do it. The whereabouts of the people will have a result, 28 people, the arrangement is clear, and even the book is drawn out.

According to Emperor Liu's wishes, the arrangement is scattered, and there are places in Gaochang, Monan, Yunnan, and Guangxi. Of course, the most people are in Helong, where the most lack of people is.

There have also been big changes in Helong recently. First of all, Wang Ming, who had served as the chief envoy for a long time, was transferred away, and he is still on his way back to Beijing.

At the same time, this also means the beginning of a new round of rectification of Helong by the imperial court, which means that the Western Expedition has really begun to waver. At least, Wang Ming is a supporter of the Western Expedition.

Wang Ming is also a veteran general, Yun Wen and Yun Wu. During the Unification War, in addition to leading troops in battle, he was also responsible for the army's logistics and supplies many times.There is no problem in terms of ability and qualifications, but it is also because of this that the land in Hexi has been almost wiped clean just now in order to feed the Western Expedition Army.
Of course, the results of Zhang, Lu and others did not mean that the matter was completely over and could be turned over. Soon Emperor Liu issued another edict to declare his attitude.

The content of the imperial edict highly affirmed the functions and functions of the Imperial City Division, praised the achievements of the Imperial City Division throughout the history, and finally granted a decree to officially form the Imperial City Battalion, and at the same time it has the power to arrest and interrogate officials of the sixth rank and below.

Like Wude Si's "Wude Camp", having its own independent semi-military force is what Wang Jien has been pursuing for the past few decades, but he has always been suppressed by Emperor Liu. He never thought that he would accidentally realized.

The power of arrest and interrogation has patched up most of the previous violations of the Imperial City Division, and it has become "legal" since then. It can be said that this authority was not granted by the Wu De Division.

Of course, the Imperial City Division was not without losses. At least Zhang Jinjie, the inspector supervisor of the Imperial City Division with convincing evidence, and his subordinates who committed serious crimes were all sentenced to death.

However, for the Imperial City Secretary, sacrificing the lives of Zhang Jinjie and others in exchange for these two powers was a profit no matter how you calculate it.Such a result is difficult for most people to accept. If you know that fighting at great political risks will only expand the authority of the Imperial City Department, why bother?
And this is obviously the attitude of Emperor Liu. No one can force him to do anything, and his style has become more and more extreme. He even did not hesitate to loosen the beast, Huangcheng Division, just like he untied Wu Desi back then. .

For a long time, due to the different scope of powers and development directions, the Imperial City Division has a greater deterrent effect on nobles and bureaucrats than the Wu De Division. I really have to be afraid of it like a tiger. In the past, it was more jealous, but in the future I am afraid it will be mostly fear.

Of course, the premise of all this must be during the reign of Emperor Liu. After all, the power of the Imperial City Secretary was bestowed by the emperor. It is still unknown what will happen when the crown prince takes the throne.

But right now, many nobles and bureaucrats of the Han Dynasty, no matter whether they are involved in this turmoil or not, can't help but feel a chill. What's more, they are full of resentment towards Zhang, Lu and others, and it is not good to live in peace and stability So, why are you going to deal with Wang Ji'en, the Imperial City Secretary, and the Emperor!

By this time, many people have forgotten the turbulent public opinion and awe-inspiring righteousness when they submitted their request for orders.

The expansion of the Imperial City Division's authority still has a great impact on the imperial court. The nobles and bureaucrats feel that their shackles have been tightened. As a competitor, Wu Desi can only steal chickens without losing money.

Although Wu Desi behaved very low-key and restrained during the whole process, but if he said that Wu Desi behaved well and did not make any moves, no one would believe it.And in Emperor Liu's mind, maybe since Xue Che, Wu Desi has already had hands and feet.

Now inside and outside the court hall, there is a lot of smog, and the fog that is also shrouded is denser, so thick that the old emperor can't see clearly, which forces him to take some more active and effective measures to clear his eyes and eyes, and see through that fog
In fact, Emperor Liu was also afraid sometimes. He was afraid of the rebellion of the people, and the collusion and deception by his internal and external courtiers.

And if it is said that the most disappointed, there is no doubt that Zhang, Lu and other ministers who worked hard to "overthrow the king" not only almost lost their lives, but the result was so unsatisfactory. Stay safely in the position of the imperial envoy
Why bother?

The mist is thick and the spring breeze is howling. It is clearly a warm spring season, but the suburban scenery of Luoyang gives people a desolate and chilling atmosphere. Of course, the bleakness may not be the spring scenery, but the people's hearts.

Yanxi Station, as the second largest post station in the suburbs of Luoyang, is the only way to enter Beijing from the west. It is naturally built on the "Luochang Straight Road". It can be called a microcosm of the prosperous style of Gyeonggi.

The spring breeze blows the willows, the green is all over the banks of the valley and the water, and the long pavilion bids farewell. The emerald green branches are so delicate that people can't bear to break them.Beside the willow pavilion outside Yong'an Station, among the green grass, several carriages stopped on the side of the road, and several coachmen comforted the poor horses. Several figures stood for a long time and looked east. Their nostalgia for the imperial capital.

Headed by Lu Mengzheng, there are eight people in total. They are dressed in ordinary clothes. As exiles, they are about to go to Guanshan to serve in Helong and Gaochang.They were unlucky, once they were knocked down to heaven, they were lucky again, they saved their lives and kept their official positions, they didn't fall straight into the mundane world, and they even earned a lot of fame.

However, if given a chance to start over, most people would regret it, including Lu Mengzheng.

For Lu Mengzheng, Prince Liu Yang still valued him a lot, and this time he was specially placed in Hexi to know Ganzhou.From Jingyin to Zhiganzhou, the gap between them is much larger than the grade.

What kind of place is Ganzhou? Although it belongs to the core area of ​​Hexi, it cannot be ranked in the whole Han Dynasty. a major setback.

Among the bureaucrats of the common clan, Zhang Qixian and Li Hang were the most famous of the same generation and seniority as Lu Mengzheng. The three were collectively called the "Three Heroes", and they were recognized as having a bright future.From knowing Luoyang Mansion, Lu Mengzheng was completely ahead of the other two.

However, after this setback, the originally bright future suddenly became dark. No one knows how long he will stay in Ganzhou, maybe a lifetime.Therefore, the embarrassment at this time is not only because of leaving Beijing, but also because of his seemingly bleak future.

In contrast, Zhang Qixian worked hard in the six prefectures of Yulin. After several years of hard work, the local area has finally regained some vitality from the desperate situation. It is reported that the population of the six prefectures has broken through 30 again.To achieve something under difficult conditions is to show one's true talent, but in an economically developed area to earn some tax revenue and earn some fame, that is not considered a skill.

Thanks to his excellent work in Yulin's restoration and development, Zhang Qixian was also highly recognized by the court and promoted to Guanneidao.Emperor Liu admired those officials who made achievements in difficult areas.Zhang Qixian has long been in the emperor's heart, and after years of hard work, the next step is in sight.

And Li Hang is also making steady progress. When Zhengzhou took office, he has done an excellent job in tax reform, with both speed and efficiency, and has not caused too much turmoil. His ability to appease the people and coordinate work can be seen.Today, he is the deputy chief envoy of Gyeonggi-do, who is responsible for the promotion of tax reform in Gyeonggi-do. He has done a good job and achieved fruitful results in a higher position.

When compared with Zhang Qixian and Li Hang, the impact of Lu Mengzheng's relegation on him is even more prominent.Of course, thinking in a positive direction, if Ganzhou can achieve some results during his tenure, it will also be a kind of shortcomings for Lu Mengzheng. After all, what Lu Mengzheng lacked before was the resume and experience of the local state department. From the beginning of his official career, he has been a Beijing official.

However, no matter what, the premise is that Ganzhou can be left. After this incident, when Emperor Liu was in power, it was probably very difficult. It was difficult and extremely risky to remove a thorn in the heart of the old emperor.

Of course, it's not that there is nothing worth consoling, compared to Xu Shilian who was standing beside Lu Mengzheng at this time.She was dressed in a light blue brocade robe, with a light gauze on her head, her eyes were calm and her expression was indifferent, and even that little mustache was extraordinarily individual.

Pointing to the westbound avenue, Xu Shilian rushed to Lv Mengzheng and said: "Lv Zhizhou, if you go further, you will leave Yong'an County, please don't pass it here, it is a long way to go to Guanshan, so take care of it!"

"Xu Shuzi's kindness, Lu thank you very much, please stay!" Lu Mengzheng nodded, and solemnly paid respects to Xu Shilian.

After saying that, he boarded the carriage first, looked back at Luoyang again, glanced at Xu Shilian again, nodded slightly at him, and got into the carriage shortly.

Lu Mengzheng and Xu Shilian had never even communicated in the past, let alone submit a love letter. However, Xu Shilian traveled dozens of miles to Luoyang to see him off. Lu Mengzheng also accepted it frankly, and at the same time maintained a certain degree of respect.

The reason is self-evident, this is also the only place where Lu Mengzheng can find comfort in his heart. Today, Lu Mengzheng is full of blessings for the crown prince, wishing him all the best and success in the future.

Compared with Lu Mengzheng's "many people", Zhang Xun's side is much more deserted. He is alone on the road to Linhuang Mansion, except for the family sent by his "righteous brother" Yu Guogong Wei Xianxin In addition, there are also people from the prince's faction, who are also not very verbal.Compared with Lu Mengzheng, Zhang Xun has a much deeper mind.

As Zhang, Lu and others left the capital, it was also officially announced that Luoyang's struggle against the Imperial City Secretary on the surface, but in fact to limit the imperial power, had completely failed. In the face of the powerful monarchy, it was really vulnerable.

Some people walked through the frontier in desperation and panic, and naturally some people were laughing and laughing. The Imperial City Secretary was below Wang Jien, but he was overjoyed, as if he had won a big victory.Emperor Liu's edict to strengthen the powers of the Imperial City Secretary was said to be regarded as a treasure by Wang Jien, and he put it under his pillow, so he had to sleep on it.

In the next ten days or so, Wang Jien's life was not to mention how comfortable it was. Under his auspices, the Huangcheng Camp quickly entered the preparation stage. Wu De envoy Wang Xuan was really capable, and then he was transferred to the Imperial City Camp as a groom.

Inside and outside the imperial court, the voices criticizing him and the Imperial City Secretary suddenly disappeared. No matter whether it was a high-ranking official or a subordinate, they all respected him. Facts have proved that he is still the powerful Imperial City Envoy and Wang Daguan.

Of course, the most gratifying thing is Emperor Liu.It was as if after experiencing ups and downs, the master and servant returned to their former closeness. Emperor Liu seemed to let go of the grudges in his heart, and repeatedly summoned him, listened to his reports, learned about his work progress, and even asked about his health. Everything made Wang Jien feel at ease.

At the end of February, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining brightly. This day is Wang Jien's [-]th birthday. Probably to get rid of the bad luck of the previous turmoil, a grand birthday banquet was held in the Wangfu in Luoyang Beicheng.

There were more than a thousand guests. In addition to the brains of the subordinates of the Imperial City Department, there were also some courtiers, subordinates and merchants who were courteous. Even Emperor Liu specially ordered someone to send a handwritten letter to express his congratulations.The gift from His Majesty the Emperor was undoubtedly the most expensive gift present, and it also brought the atmosphere to its climax. The festive din lasted until midnight.

Probably because of his happiness, Wang Jien drank some wine very much, and even passed out.Although Wang Ji'en is not young, his body does not have the problems of Emperor Liu. As for the capacity for alcohol, it is modest to say that he will not be drunk after a catty or two.

However, when he woke up from a hangover the next day, the scene in front of the bed made Wang Jien's hair stand straight.Zhang Bin, deputy envoy of the Huangcheng Department, led four subordinates and stood in the room, as if they were "watching", but the silent gaze made people palpitate.

"Why are you in my room?" Already faintly aware of something wrong, Wang Jien pretended to be unhappy, and asked in a cold voice with the air of his imperial envoy.

"Since the envoy is awake, please move!" Normally, Zhang Bin was extremely respectful to Wang Jien, but at this moment, he made a gesture of invitation neither humble nor overbearing.

"Go, where are you going?" The imperial envoy who had been strong for decades could not help but tremble with his tongue at this moment.

"Follow the orders of the official family, go to prison!" Zhang Bin cupped his hands towards the direction of the imperial city, and said flatly, "Sichuan, for your decency, please take the initiative to move, and don't make things difficult for me!"

When he heard this sentence, Wang Jien's old face turned even paler. His eyes were blank at first, then suddenly. Then he got up anxiously, fell to the ground, and said to Zhang Bin: "I want to see the official!"

"My task is to send the envoy to prison!" Zhang Bin's tone was still calm, but he obviously didn't want to give Wang Jien the slightest chance.

"What are you, dare to prevent me from seeing the official?" Wang Jien couldn't help sternly yelling at him.

Zhang Bin chuckled, and said to his subordinates: "What are you all doing in a daze? Are you still not carrying out the official orders?"

There is no possibility of resistance at all. For Wang Jien, when he wakes up, the world is turned upside down. For the court, even if Wang Jien is secretly arrested, there will be another disturbance. No one thought that the contrast between one night and the other can be so great... …

But in the eyes of some old foxes, this is an expected thing. Someone as smart as Zhao Kuangyi would have sentenced Wang Jien to death long ago!