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The fact that Sun Rui and Pei Mao were killed by Zhou Zhong's few words quickly reached Liu Xie's ears.

Although I haven't seen the transcript, I don't know the specific discussion process, and the people who revealed the news have their own purposes, Zhou Zhong's speech does not have too many corruptions, and it can be regarded as a word-for-word statement.

Obviously, someone deliberately wanted Liu Xie to know.

But Liu Xie thought about it for a long time, and he couldn't figure out why Zhou Zhong's words had such a lethal force.

If it is understandable that Wei Huo is a minister of good luck and not worthy of being a role model for the people of Hedong, what is wrong with Shi Sunrui recruiting a strong man from Guanzhong to join the army?

You don't think that Sun Rui has the heart of disobedience and cultivates personal force, right?

As a Weiwei officer, Sun Rui recruited dozens or even hundreds of Guanzhong Township Party members to do trilogy, which is quite normal.

It would be too blatant to slander scholar Sun Rui for this reason.

Just when Liu Xie was puzzled, Fu Shou reminded him. "At the time of Xiaowu, the Northern Army was extremely large, ten times larger than it is today."

When Liu Xie asked why the size of the Northern Army had been reduced to the present few thousand, Fu Shou could not answer.

Liu Xie had no choice but to order Sun Rui, the guard.

Shi Sunrui's face was very bad, and he knelt down as soon as he entered the door, pleading guilty without his crown.

Liu Xie didn't help him up, but just looked at him quietly. "What's Wei Wei's crime?"

Sun Rui hesitated for a moment. "The minister has selfish intentions."

"Oh?"

"I take advantage of your Majesty's opportunity to reorganize the army, and invite the children of Guanzhong to join the army."

Liu Xie smiled.

He had already heard related news, but the person in charge was not Shi Sun Rui, but Wei Jie.In the past few days, relevant middle-aged people have been recruited to join the army, and most of them have been included in the infantry battalion of the Northern Army. The current number is about a hundred.

Although the infantry battalion was full, or even exceeded, these hundred people could be regarded as Wei Jie's part. Strictly speaking, it was not against the rules, let alone guilty, so Liu Xie didn't say anything.

Unexpectedly, it was Zhou Zhong who jumped out to accuse Sun Rui first.

Zhou Zhong, courtesy name Jiamou, was born in Shu, Lujiang.He had a well-known son, Zhou Yu, the governor of the later generations.

At this moment, Zhou Yu is not yet famous, but Zhou Zhong is already a famous official.

He used to be a Taiwei, but was dismissed because of a disaster. He is now Doctor Guanglu with a good reputation.

The most important thing is that he has a very good relationship with Shi Sunrui.Whenever there are three vacancies, Sun Rui is recommended.

Liu Xie was surprised that such a person jumped out to accuse Sun Rui of being selfish.

He suspected they were acting.

It's normal for ministers to sing together.

In the face of Shi Sun Rui's plea, Liu Xie can't judge the authenticity, he can only see how he acts.

"I also want to expand the size of the Northern Army and restore the grandeur of Xiaowu."

"How grand was the Northern Army during Xiaowu's time?"

"During the time of Xiaowu, the Northern Army had eight schools, with a total strength of up to 5 people, most of whom were sons of good families from six counties. They usually guarded the emperor, and when there was something, they were ordered to attack them. They were well-equipped and well-trained. Sharp sword."

As Shi Sun Rui spoke, he became inexplicably excited, his voice became high-pitched, and his eyes sparkled.

Liu Xie asked: "Why was the Northern Army reduced later? Now there are only five battalions left, less than 5000 people."

The look in Shi Sun Rui's eyes gradually dissipated, and he let out a long sigh.

"It's a long story, but it can be roughly boiled down to two things: first, the emperor was worried about the chaos of the northern army and divided up his military power; second, Guangwu established his capital in Luoyang, Liangzhou became a border county, and the children of the Kwantung were not happy to serve as soldiers. Now that His Majesty wants to rejuvenate the Han Dynasty and rebuild Taiping, it is imperative to expand the Northern Army. I want to use this opportunity to attract the children of Guanzhong to join the army, which will not only fulfill Your Majesty's ambition, but also give the children of the three assistants and six counties a place to use their talents."

Farewell Sun Rui again. "In this way, the Kansai people may be able to resist the Kanto people."

Liu Xie finally understood.

Shi Sunrui had the same thoughts as Jia Xu, and hoped to take this opportunity to increase the voice of people from Kansai—especially people from Guanzhong—in the court.

If you fight, you will have the opportunity to make meritorious service, and if you make meritorious service, you will have the opportunity to be rewarded. A large number of Guanzhong people have become officials with military merits, which will inevitably squeeze the space for the Guandong people.

Zhou Zhong and Shi Sunrui have a good personal relationship, but he can't just sit back and watch the Kansai people overwhelm the Kanto people.

In the final analysis, it is still an interest.

When the Kanto people are overall dominant, they don't mind having a good impression of individual Kansai people, such as recommending Sun Rui as the Sangong.But when the Kansai people are likely to completely overwhelm the Kanto people, the Kanto people can't bear it.

Zhou Zhong is like this, so is Sikong Zhang Xi.

Liu Xie suppressed his unhappiness. "What does Wei Wei think of my plan to attack the Huns?"

Sun Rui bowed his hands and bowed again. "I believe that Pei Mao's words are justified. The Xiongnu in Hedong are nothing more than bereaved dogs. They can not be a problem. You can drive them away or educate them. You can choose the elite and fill them into the five schools. Your majesty is paying attention to the rebellious Huns. If you set up a single Yu and don't send envoys to plead guilty, if you don't punish, the imperial court will lose its majesty, and other ministries will follow suit, and the frontier will be defeated and it will be out of control."

"If the Huns refuse to accept it, can Wei Wei make peace?"

"The northern and southern armies have just been formed, and the ministers have little strength and morality, and I am afraid that they will not be able to do it. If your majesty personally conscripts, send the soldiers of the four generals, front, back, left, and right, and the enlistment will definitely be meritorious."

"Very good." Liu Xie nodded and ended the conversation.

What he wanted was Shi Sun Rui's attitude, and he didn't really care what other people said.

There are bound to be objections.If you listen to everything, you can't do anything.

"Wei Wei, leave in three days and go to Hedong."

"Wei." Shi Sunrui responded subconsciously, just got up to say goodbye, and then remembered that he had come to plead guilty, and the emperor hadn't replied yet. "Your Majesty, the subject is guilty..."

"Remember first." Liu Xie waved his hand, thought for a while, and then said: "No one is perfect in this world, Wei Wei is not, and neither is I."

Sun Rui became anxious when he heard it. "Your Majesty, if a big man conducts his government with virtue, His Majesty should take the saint as the standard..."

Liu Xie raised his eyelids and glanced at Shi Sun Rui. "A saint at seventy does not exceed the rules. Is it okay for me to strive for a saint at seventy?"

Shi Sun Rui was speechless.

Liu Xie asked again: "What is Wei Wei's life expectancy? At seventy, can he become a selfless and pure minister? You and my monarch and ministers encourage each other."

Shi Sunrui smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands, turned and left.

Liu Xie chased out of the tent and shouted: "Don't go, I haven't finished talking yet."

"I'm busy with military affairs, next time I'll listen to your Majesty's teachings." Shi Sun Rui walked faster and trotted to the ground.

Sitting outside the tent basking in the sun, Tang Ji, who was mending clothes, saw it clearly. The needle pricked her finger and shivered in pain.

Fu Shou walked out of the tent, suppressed a smile, and dragged Liu Xie back into the tent.

"Your Majesty, Doctor Zhou is not only criticizing Wei Wei, but also Your Majesty."

"Dare he criticize me?"

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten Yang Shizhong? Direct remonstrance is a righteous act of a famous minister. Although Doctor Zhou is not as upright as Yang Shizhong, he is also a generous minister." Fu Shou pulled Liu Xie back to the tent, asked him to sit down, brought a glass of water, and said : "The Zhou family in Lujiang and the Yuan family in Runan are family friends."

Liu Xie held the water and looked at Fushou in surprise. "really?"

Fu Shou nodded slightly.

"Dr. Zhou's father, Zhou Zhongxiang (Zhou Jing), and Yuan Shao's father, Yuan Wenkai (Yuan Cheng), were former officials of the former General Liang Ji. Liang Ji was imprisoned, and Zhou Zhongxiang was implicated and dismissed from office. He was later reinstated. , thanks to the help of the Yuan family. And Zhou Zhongxiang has contributed to supporting the late emperor, even if His Majesty is dissatisfied, he will not forget his contribution."

Liu Xie smiled with satisfaction: "The queen is becoming more and more like a good wife."

Fu Shou's pretty face flushed, and she gently pushed Liu Xie's arm. "His Majesty……"

Chapter 163

Listening to Fushou's explanation of the origin of the Lujiang Zhou family and the Runan Yuan family, Liu Xie knew that Zhou Zhong's words were not only aimed at the scholar Sun Rui, but also at him.

Specifically, it was against him for sending Guo Tu to Tingwei Prison for trial.

The reduction of the northern army was the system of Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu, and Luoyang was also the capital established by Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu.Expanding the Northern Army and abandoning Luoyang are all violations of the ancestral system.

For him who wanted to emulate Emperor Guangwu, this is undoubtedly a very serious accusation.

But Liu Xie didn't care.

Whether many things are serious or not, the key lies in whether you care or not.

If you care, it is very serious.

You don't care, that's all.Although it cannot be said that there is no impact at all, it is by no means fatal.

For the current situation, the important thing is whether it can find a foothold, not whether it violates the old system of Guangwu.

There is a saying that Liu Xie didn't say.

If the old system of Guangwu remains unchanged, ZTE will be like a moon in the water, a flower in the mirror, which is beyond reach.

After receiving the support of Shi Sunrui, Liu Xie immediately ordered Shaofu Tian Fen to set off.First go to Hongnong to distribute supplies, and then go to Pingyang to pass the edict.

Of course, the imperial edict does not directly say that they want to crusade, but instead reprimands the Huns for the crime of plunder and orders the Huns to come to face the saint.

Before officially issuing the edict to set off, Liu Xie held a court meeting.

Not only ministers and ministers attended the meeting, but also ministers such as Shizhong and Doctor Guanglu attended the meeting. Several generals headed by Duan Wei also received the edict, put down their military affairs and rushed to attend the meeting.

Regardless of whether the Huns wandering east of the river will bow their heads and surrender, the war against the Huns is imperative.

The Huns had already crossed the line and occupied most of Bingzhou.

For this reason, Liu Xie ordered Cai Yan and Pei Qian to cooperate to draw a topographic map of Bingzhou, marking the current distribution of the Huns in the counties of Bingzhou.

Although Cai Yan is from Chenliu, she was born in Shuofang and grew up in Beijiang as a child, so she is no stranger to Beijiang.

Pei Qian's grandfather, Pei Ye, served as governor of Bingzhou and general Du Liao. Pei Qian often heard Pei Ye talk about Bingzhou affairs when he was a child.

The distribution of the Huns in Bingzhou was drawn by these two people. Although I can't say that it is [-]% accurate, it is roughly correct.

Before the meeting started, Cai Yan and Pei Qian modestly asked the ministers who came to make suggestions and revise them in time.

Looking at this map, almost everyone was silent.

Although we all know that the situation on the border is unstable, but seeing that most of Bingzhou has been reduced to a barbarian ranch, leaving only Taiyuan and Shangdang relatively intact, I feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Some people can't accept it, and wonder if this map is a bit exaggerated.

Song Guo, who used to be the governor of Bingzhou, let out a long sigh. "Why do you gentlemen hide your ears and steal the bell? Whenever there is civil strife in the Central Plains, the Hu people will go south to plunder. If they can't save themselves with strong troops, Luoyang will inevitably be reduced to a pasture..."

Before the words fell, a sneer came from behind. "Strengthen the soldiers to save themselves? The story of the violent Qin Dynasty may be a long time ago, and you may not know it. Xiaohuan devoted all his power to the country, but it was 20 years ago when Duan Jiong was ordered to flatten the Eastern Qiang. How did you forget?"

Song Guo looked back and saw Zhou Zhong arched his hands, walked over unhurriedly, glanced at him lightly, walked to the corner by himself, and took a seat calmly.

"Are the Qiang people safe now?" Zhou Zhong asked again.

Song Guo gritted his teeth, let out a long sigh, turned around and sat down, and did not talk to Zhou Zhong.

In terms of eloquence, he must be no match for Zhou Zhong.

He purposely chose a position far away from Zhou Zhong to avoid direct eye contact with Zhou Zhong.

Seeing this, other people took their seats one after another, pretending not to see Zhou Zhong.

Everyone is in the officialdom, so how can they not know that Zhou Zhong is not kind, and no one wants to be the sharpest.

Although Liu Xie couldn't see everyone's expressions in the internal account, he could imagine the scene outside, and couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Are these ministers all dumb, just watching Zhou Zhong speak out?

Fu Shou saw it in his eyes, and quickly reminded: "Your Majesty, only a wise and heroic lord can have direct ministers. Your Majesty must not conflict with Dr. Zhou."

"Conflict?" Liu Xie snorted, full of disdain. "He deserves it too?"

Fu Shou cast an angry look. "Your Majesty, don't underestimate the enemy. Although the Lujiang Zhou family didn't pass on the Confucian classics, they are familiar with the classics, the words and deeds of the saints, the system of the Han family, there must be classics, and there must be evidence for their words. It is not easy to deal with."

Liu Xie nodded and stood up. "It's okay, I have my own clever plan, and I will let him come and go."

Fu Shou smiled softly and smoothed out the folds of Liu Xie's clothes. "The concubine believes that, whether it is the battlefield or the court, His Majesty is invincible."

"Is it just the battlefield and court?"

Fu Shou blushed, turned around and hid behind the curtain.

Liu Xie smiled, stepped out of the tent, and came to the big tent in front.

Under the command of Taichang Wang Jiang, all the ministers got up and saluted Liu Xie.

Liu Xie sat down, and all the ministers took their seats again.

Liu Xie turned to look at Cai Yan who was on the side.Cai Yan took two Confucian scholars, sat on a side table, and prepared to record.

"Cai Lingshi."