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Both he and Gao Lan's men were outside the city, and they could only bring a few personal guards with them to the city to participate in the meeting. It was impossible to rob people from the judges.Even if he and Gao Lan surrendered to the court, it would not solve the problem, and would only make their own family members sacrificed.

Simpi has a plan in mind.

He said to Zhang He, I don't need you to do anything, as long as the judge and Tian Feng ask you to express your opinion, you can express the attitude that peace is the most important thing.As for the matter in the city, I will find another way to solve it.

Zhang He was very curious. "What can you do?"

"Don't forget, general, that the city is not full of the judge's cronies, and he is not even the lord of the city."

Zhang He suddenly reacted and nodded repeatedly.

What Xin Pi said was right, the nominal chief general in the city was really not a trial match, but Yuan Xi.It's just that Yuan Xi was too incompetent and was controlled by the judge, which formed the current situation.

"Are you going into town?"

"My Xin family has dozens of people in the city, so I have to save them." Simpi sighed helplessly: "As long as I can save them, let alone my own life or death, I can do anything."

Zhang He was deeply sympathetic, and even understood to a certain extent that Simpi had imprisoned his people.

In such a situation, he might do whatever he can.

After the two discussed related matters, Xin Pi asked to see Gao Lan again.

Although Gao Lan had no clansman imprisoned, his thoughts were similar to Zhang Xi's, and he was not interested in being buried with the judge.If he can redeem his crimes, he would be very happy.

With Gao Lan's promise, Simpi successfully completed the task.

Before parting, he also told Gao Lan that the general should take care.The emperor emphasized practical learning, and the Imperial Medical Office gathered famous doctors from all over the world. Hua Tuo was best at treating various traumas.When the war is settled, please ask Hua Tuo to help you take a look. Even if you can't restore it to the original state, at least it can relieve your pain and enjoy your old age peacefully.

Gao Lan was overjoyed.

After being injured in the last Dangshan encounter, he managed to save his life, but his vitality was seriously injured, and now he can't even do more intense activities.If there is no accident, his old age will be very painful, and he might as well die in battle.If he can be adjusted by a famous doctor and recover somewhat, he certainly wishes for it.

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Liu Xie is receiving Yuan Gui.

After receiving the emperor's edict, Yuan Yu actually didn't want to respond to the edict.

As early as when he was in Yizhou, he heard that the emperor didn't like Confucian scholars, let alone party members, and he made many very harsh remarks.Although I don't know how many of these remarks are really what the emperor said, but judging from the construction of the halls of Chang'an Taixue, it is obvious that the emperor's attitude of emphasizing practical learning.

This made Yuan Gui feel that they had nothing in common, and if they couldn't talk about going together, it would be better not to see each other.

But Yuan Shu didn't think so, he didn't want Yuan Gui to stay in Luoyang and stay at Yuan Gui's house, urging him to leave.

Yuan Gui didn't want to talk to Yuan Shu, but he couldn't deal with Yuan Shu.Yuan Shulai stayed at his house, and no one else dared to come.In the end, Liu Biao couldn't do anything, so he came forward to persuade Yuan Gui to go and see him.

Even after meeting, it's okay not to accept the appointment.

Yuan Gui had no choice but to set off.He even made a decision that if the Son of Heaven could not restrain Yuan Shu, he would not return to Luoyang, but directly return to his hometown Bohai.

He originally wanted to run away halfway, but Yuan Shu had already prepared and sent someone to escort him all the way until he entered the imperial camp and walked in front of the emperor.

When seeing Liu Xie, Yuan Gui was full of resentment, and his face was not very good-looking.

Liu Xie's face was also not very good-looking, frowning, with a look of disgust.

Before Yuan Gui came, he had already known about Yuan Kang's deeds, and he also knew that this Yuan Gui had nothing to commend him other than being Yuan Kang's son, he was just a very mediocre person.

If it weren't for Yuan Kang's legacy, he might have died in a ravine long ago, and how could he return from Yizhou with the brocade of Shu.

"How many brothers do you have?" Liu Xie said lightly.

"Originally there were three brothers, one died young and the other died in the Luoyang military disaster, but now there is only this minister alone."

"The one who died early, is it related to the party prison back then?"

Yuan Gui's eyes flickered slightly, he took a look at Liu Xie, pondered for a moment before saying: "Your Majesty is quick-witted and has good ears and eyes, you are worthy of being the Lord of the Kingdom."

Liu Xie smiled.

It's not hard to guess.Yuan Kang died 30 years ago, Yuan Gui is now in his fifties, and 30 years ago he was in his teens.Premature death generally refers to a baby, which should be his younger brother, and it is most likely related to the party.

When Yuan Kang was imprisoned by the party, he had already served as the prefect of Taishan, and his wife and children were still guaranteed food and clothing.

Of course, it doesn't rule out that Yuan Gui's younger brother died of illness, and he just guessed casually, and it's okay if he doesn't guess right.

"So, your father is the only heir?"

"Yes."

"It's a pity." Liu Xie smacked his lips. "Although your father's actions are careless, he is a courageous person who also does some practical things. Looking at your actions, you seem to be elegant, but you can't handle things. I'm afraid you can't pass on the family tradition. You can only return to your hometown and study for yourself. "

Yuan Gui wasn't worried about being sent back to his hometown, and he didn't want to be called up either.But Liu Xie said that his father acted carelessly, and he could not remain indifferent.

"Your Majesty's evaluation of human relations is very organic, which is refreshing." Yuan Yu sneered, "It's no wonder Yuan Shuneng, the fierce ghost on the road, entrusts His Majesty with a heavy responsibility for his confidant."

Liu Xie couldn't help laughing. "Yuan Shu is not a gentleman, but he has the heart to make up for his mistakes. Why not appoint him to restore Luoyang? No one is perfect, and it is enough to employ people to make use of their strengths. There is no need to ask for perfection. If you can only use up people, is there anyone in the world who can use them?"

Liu Xie looked at Yuan Gui, and said unhurriedly, "Without Yuan Shu recovering Lujiang and capturing Yuan Shao, when would you return home? Before Mr. Yuan criticizes Yuan Shu, you might as well think about what you have done."

Yuan Gui's face suddenly turned red.

He had always looked down on Yuan Shu, and being forced by Yuan Shu to act, he was even more suffocated.Hearing what the Son of Heaven said now, it seemed that he should be grateful to Yuan Shu for his great achievements in order to return to his hometown.

"I think Yizhou is very good, at least there will be no one who will pretend to be a master and a minister, and make mistakes."

Liu Xie smiled and waved his hand. "If you want to go back to Yizhou, I can help you with some money. But I want to advise you, after the pacification of Jizhou, I will move to Yizhou, and you and I will inevitably meet again. For the sake of one step, you should go back to Bohai Sea. At least it's settled down there, and there won't be any more wars."

"Thank you so much." Yuan Gui cupped his hands and got up to leave.

"Wait." Liu Xie stopped Yuan Gui, his expression became serious. "Who is the person who called you Xiaolian?"

Yuan Gui was taken aback. "What does His Majesty want?"

"What he said is inhumane, and the court will hold him accountable."

Yuan Gui's face suddenly flushed. "Dare to ask Your Majesty, what unfilial behavior did the minister do that is not in line with the name of filial piety?"

"It has nothing to do with whether you are filial or not." Liu Xie said calmly, "Xiaolian is a talent for the country, not a name you flaunt to each other. You are dissatisfied with what the court has done, and you don't want to work for the court to help the court make changes. Why bother to accept the recommendation and occupy the quota? Bohai only has six quotas a year, and it shouldn't be wasted on people like you."

Chapter 912

Yuan Gui was speechless.

Liu Xie didn't care whether he was filial or not, he just wanted to take back the name of Xiaolian and pursue his sponsor.

But Liu Xie is right, promoting Xiaolian is to use talents for the country.In theory, people who become Xiaolian should accept the appointment of the imperial court, either as a man, or as an official, otherwise it is a waste.

The prefectures and states hold filial piety and honesty, and 20 mouths hold one person. This quota is very precious.

When he accepted the recommendation and became Xiaolian, he also wanted to be an official and serve the country.It's just an unfortunate coincidence that just after arriving in Luoyang, Dong Zhuo came to Beijing, and the government was in great chaos. He had no chance to be an official, so he became one of the fleeing refugees.

He doesn't want to be an official now, it's purely because he doesn't like Yuan Shu, and he even doesn't like the emperor who reuses Yuan Shu.

If the emperor just deprived him of the title of filial piety, that's all.But the emperor wants to hold him accountable because of this, which is a bit deceptive.

The master is the old king, and he has the righteousness of a king and a minister.He can't repay the Juzhu, but because of this, he implicates the Juju, and loses the righteousness of the monarch and his ministers.

Seeing Yuan Gui froze, Liu Xie asked again.

"You were promoted as Xiaolian, because of filial piety, or because of integrity?"

The corner of Yuan Gui's mouth twitched, with an ominous premonition.He felt a little regretful that he shouldn't have come.I also feel that I can no longer talk to the emperor, otherwise I don't know what blows I will have.

He wanted to get up and say goodbye, but he didn't dare.

Although the Son of Heaven was calm and gentle, and his voice was not loud, he had an intimidating demeanor that made him dare not be presumptuous.

If Yuan Shu with his teeth and claws is just a vicious dog, then the Son of Heaven is a fierce tiger, not angry but majestic.

All Yuan Gui could do was not to speak.

Liu Xie is not in a hurry. "If you talk about filial piety, I don't see anything like your father in you. If you talk about integrity, although there is no evidence that you have accepted bribes, it can be seen that you don't work hard, you don't know the five grains, but you are well-dressed. You fled from Yizhou I didn’t forget to bring a few Sichuan brocades with me when I came back, I’m sure I’m not a person who can live in a back alley, eat and drink. Don’t you feel guilty for the name of filial piety?”

Yuan Gui couldn't take it anymore. "Your Majesty knows the subject and his son very well, and he must also know that the subject's father was loyal to the country, but he did not end well. It was the court who betrayed him, but he did not fail the court."

Liu Xie smiled, leaned back on the table, and looked at Yuan Gui with more sarcasm.

He knew what Yuan Gui was talking about.

Yuan Kang is a tough man and a man who can do things.He was classified as a party member, somewhat wronged.Although he has some party habits and is ranked in the eighth and other lists, he was imprisoned by the party because of Hou Lan's frame.

He was the prefect of Mount Tai at that time.Shanyang Zhang Jian killed Hou Lan's mother and hunted down Hou Lan's family members.Some of Hou Lan's family fled to Mount Tai, where they were captured by Yuan Kang and killed.Hou Lan therefore listed him as a party member and attacked him together.

Of course, when it comes to fundamentals, he is not wronged.

This kind of behavior of only asking about identity, not right and wrong, and killing innocent people indiscriminately is a typical behavior of party members.

Li Ying was like this, Zhang Jian was like this, and so was Yuan Shao later.

According to the imperial court files, he cracked down on the lawless people in the county, and the government orders were majestic, but judging from his performance in Yingyin Ling, and the later pleading for him by the Taishan clan Yangzhi, he probably had a choice in his crackdown on the lawless people. of.

The key lies in the definition of wrongfulness.

At this moment, Liu Xie has no intention of arguing with Yuan Gui about the definition of illegality. This is a long-term process.From the current point of view, his and Yuan Kang's measures have a certain degree of commonality.

Now that it has been decided to abolish the establishment of eunuchs, even if some eunuchs are wronged, that's the only way to go.

At least on the point of opposing eunuchs' interference in politics, he and the party members have a common language.

"Whether the imperial court is worthy of your father, we will discuss it in the future. You will not inherit your father's behest, and you will not be poor. This reputation of filial piety and integrity cannot be kept." Liu Xie raised his hand. "you can go now."

After speaking, he turned his head to Yuan Heng who was writing the record and said, "Go ask Ling Shi to come."

Yuan Heng put down his pen, got up and went out.

After leaving the tent, she called a guard and said in a low voice, "Yuan Gui, whom I will meet with later, will come out, tell him not to leave, and wait for a while."

Although the guard didn't know what she was doing, he still nodded.

Yuan Heng is very likable, and there is a high probability that she will enter the palace in the future, and everyone around the emperor is willing to do her a little favor.

Yuan Heng quickened his pace and came to Cai Yan's big tent.

Cai Yan was tired from reading, and was pacing in the tent, at the same time gently beating her sore waist and buttocks with her fists.Seeing Yuan Heng come back in a hurry, she was a little surprised.

"what happened?"

"The Son of Heaven summons me." Yuan Heng quickly described the situation just now, and finally said: "Does my sister know Yuan Zhongzhen?"

Cai Yan shook his head. "I don't know each other, but when I talk about it carefully, there is some connection. When my father was wandering in the rivers and lakes, he once lived in the Yang family in Taishan. Since Yang Sizu (Yang Zhi) once pleaded for him, I can't just sit idly by."

After Cai Yan finished speaking, she turned her head and glanced at Yuan Heng. "You want me to come forward?"

Yuan Heng smiled. "It's not that I want my sister to come forward, it's the emperor who wants my sister to come forward. Otherwise, why is he so eager to invite you into the audience?"

Cai Yan frowned puzzled. "What is the emperor doing?"

"It's nothing, just divide and dissolve. Anyway, ruling the world is still inseparable from scholar-bureaucrats. Those who are willing to cooperate will be retained, and those who are not willing to cooperate will be released. But the court has the intention of seeking talents, so it has to be expressed. "

Cai Yan thought for a while, glanced at Yuan Heng, smiled and said: "As expected of the son of the fourth generation and the third prince, the court's strategy comes from nature. Your sister is like this, and you are like this. Maybe in the future, you will be better than blue. "

Yuan Heng smiled and said: "Sister, what you said is neither right nor wrong. Although I come from the Yuan family, I have followed my father here and there since I was a child, and I have nothing to learn from my family. My little knowledge is more important. From sister you and the emperor."

"Me?" Cai Yan shook her head again and again. "Don't dare to be, dare not be."

"Although my sister is not good at plotting, you read history books from a new perspective. You don't seek plotting and plotting. The so-called plotting does not only refer to conspiracy. Those who have power are weighing. The plotters are also planning. Knowing this The truth is, using a conspiracy can lead to nothing but disadvantages."

"Tsk tsk." Cai Yan clicked his tongue again and again. "It's no wonder that one of your sisters was named Quan and the other Heng. The original intention was for this. Who chose your elder brother's name? It's not a big deal. Obviously a forbearing person, he chose the name Yao and the character Boyang."

Yuan Heng blushed, pushed Cai Yan and walked out.

The two came to the imperial tent while chatting and laughing.

When he got outside the door, he immediately saw Yuan Gui standing aside in a daze.

Yuan Gui came here with a haughty attitude that regards wealth as floating clouds, and thought that he could show the nobility of a hermit in front of the emperor, but he didn't expect that the emperor not only did not intend to appoint him as an official, but also deprived him of his reputation of filial piety, he was a little confused.

After leaving the tent, a guard asked him to wait here for a while, and he didn't think much about it, so he just stood here in a daze.

Cai Yan and Yuan Heng walked side by side, but he didn't react.

It stands to reason that even though he didn't know Cai Yan, when he saw Yuan Heng, he should know that this was Ling Shi the emperor wanted to meet just now.But his mentality had already collapsed, and he was so distracted that he didn't notice this at all.

On the contrary, when he saw two young women coming side by side, talking and laughing, he showed a hint of disdain.

Cai Yan saw it clearly, and couldn't help but turn cold.

Chapter 913

Cai Yan entered the account and saluted Liu Xie.

Liu Xie motioned for her to take a seat, and then explained why she came, and wanted her to find out who was Yuan Gui's host.