Chapter 361 Important Ministers
Just when the town army general and the shogunate and his party were seizing the time to go to Fan County, Shao Xun's memorial had been submitted to the emperor's desk.
After reading it, the emperor and important ministers were speechless for a while.
As far as the emperor is concerned, there is anger, but after the anger, there is more fear.
Xun Fan sighed, how come there are still people who don’t have a long memory? Can the emperor's words be taken seriously? Once things fail, it is impossible for the emperor to admit his fault.
When Sima Yue left Yanzhou for the first time, the former governor of Xuzhou and Prince Jingling proposed to attack He Lun, and the emperor agreed.
This incident is actually like when Sima Yi, the king of Changsha, gathered more than a hundred party members to raid the prince of Qi. It was a surprise and larger-scale assassination operation.
Things didn’t work out in the end. The emperor put all the blame on King Jingling, and completely blamed himself.
Gou Xi is so old that she still falls for such a trick. It can only be said that she is out of her wits.
Wang Yan also came and sat aside without saying anything.
The emperor's eyes wandered over him for a few times and asked: "Why didn't the Taiwei say a word?"
"I am worried about state affairs and I don't know where to start." Wang Yan replied.
Sima Chi looked ugly and said in a stiff tone: "The Taiwei is old enough to plan for the country, and he must have some lessons."
Wang Yan pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Chen, this is Feng Zuoshu said a lot of things. After reading it, I just asked Your Majesty, what would happen if Duke Chen voted for the Huns? "
Sima Chi's face turned pale.
Xun Fan, Xun Zu, Liu Tun, Zheng Yu and others also frowned.
Wang Yan continued expressionlessly: "The Huns have always been kind to those who surrendered. In the past, Liu Yuanhai valued Chen Gong very much and gave him a good bow. It was rumored to be a good talk for a while. Now Chen Gong conquers the east and west, and fights in the south and north. He was so famous that Shi Le, Wang Mi, Shi Chao and others were defeated by his subordinates. If Chen Gongruo surrendered in public, Liu Cong would be overjoyed and might make him a county king and entrust him with the authority to oversee the military affairs of several states in Henan. Your Majesty, just think about it, how can you get out of trouble if the situation comes to this?"
"Not all of Shao Xun's generals are crazy people," Sima Chi argued.
"Indeed." Wang Yan nodded and added: "But the Silver Spear Army and the Yi Cong Army, which are the most skilled in fighting, are all part of their tribe. They will follow whoever the master's family votes for. Luonan also There are thousands of Japanese soldiers, and their fields, houses, armors, and equipment were all given by Shao Xun. How many of them are devoted to the imperial court? Shao Xun has controlled the Yamen Army for many years, and he is good at nurturing the morale of the army. Zhengdan worked tirelessly and received constant rewards and comforts. How many of these people still remember the imperial court? "
" Let's talk about the imperial army." Wang Yan continued: "Shao Xun saved Luoyang and stayed in the army. The prestige is extremely high. If you raise your arms, trouble will start at the elbow. Your Majesty, you might as well think about it, can this crisis be solved? "
Sima Chi turned pale at being told this.
The majestic emperor has no retreat.
The domineering ministers jumped to the side of the Xiongnu, and the high-ranking officials enjoyed generous salaries.
There is nothing you can do against him. He has Liu Han's escape route. Once he surrenders, Shi Le and others may have to come to his tent to obey orders.
By that time, if nothing else, the court will probably be gone, and everyone will become a prisoner.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Mr. Chen has a secret edict in his hand?" Liu Tun said suddenly.
Sima Chi had just been frightened by Wang Yan. At this time, when he heard the word "secret edict", he habitually denied it: "The rumors are false."
"That is Gou Xi correcting the edict. ?" Liu Tun asked.
Sima Chi was speechless.
"Since it is a false edict, the crime is unpardonable." Liu Tun said: "Maybe the edict can be spread all over the world and people are sent to arrest him."
Sima Chi glanced at Liu Tun with hatred and did not refute.
Gou Xi’s army is destroyed and it is of no value anymore. Just die.
Anyway, this is not the first time I have done this.
Liu Tun and Wang Yan looked at each other and then looked away.
It’s not that everyone is unwilling to help the emperor, the problem is that you have to weigh and weigh what can and cannot be done.
If you mess up the situation and everyone's interests will be damaged, if you are still willing to play with you at this time, you are a true loyal minister, but it is a pity that there are not many loyal ministers.
Even Gou Xi may not be a loyal minister.
"Shao Xun——" After the emperor was quiet for a while, he asked: "Will you come to Beijing?"
"No." Xunfan shook his head and said.
"Maybe." Wang Yan said.
Xun Fan glanced at Wang Yan, why are you trying to scare the emperor now?
Sima Yue can go to Beijing to clean up the court, but Shao Xun cannot do it.
If he really does it, he will be the public enemy of the world. Facing attacks from all sides, the prime ministers of Yuzhou and Yanzhou will probably oppose him.
However, after thinking about it, Xun Fan was shaken. What if Shao Xun came to Luoyang to kill people regardless of the consequences, and when he saw that nothing could be done, he surrendered to the Huns?
Will he defect to the Huns? Xun Fan thought about it, and finally sighed and said: "Your Majesty may issue an edict to appease Duke Chen."
The emperor's face suddenly turned red.
What he said in the edict to Gou Ximi was not nonsense.
Isn’t “stealing spears and spears” a fact? Luoyang Arsenal allocates ordnance to Liang County from time to time, some of which even he doesn't know about.
He also steals my grain every day.
Without me, would he be in the position he is today?
"How to appease him?" Sima Chi said through gritted teeth.
Wang Yan seemed to have not seen his expression and said: "Wang Kang, the governor of Yuzhou, has submitted his resignation. There is currently a vacancy for a governor, and he may be entrusted with this position."
Sima Chi He laughed nervously: "Shao Xun is neither a clan member nor a relative. He is only twenty-four years old... Is there a governor or governor under the age of thirty in the country?"
Everyone was silent after hearing this.
Age is indeed his biggest flaw. Not to mention twenty-four years old, I have never seen a governor or governor who is even thirty years old. No matter how much merit you have made, age is not a factor when selecting officials.
Not to mention the hard conditions such as appearance, demeanor, and origin.
Insisting on these is actually to maintain the rules. You keep making exceptions, and what you lose is the prestige of the court, although there is not much of this prestige left.
We can’t let Shao Xun marry a princess and then serve as the governor of Xuchang as the consort, right?
Huh? Don't say it! Don't tell me!
Wang Yan couldn't stand it anymore and said directly: "If it had been two years ago, I would have thought it was impossible. However, in the four years since Yongjia, the world has been in chaos, and there are some who have appointed themselves as governors; they have not been appointed by the court. There are those who attack without authorization; there are those who do not accept money and food. I have seen all kinds of situations clearly. Chen Gong supervises water transport and repeatedly defeats stubborn enemies. It is said that some rules should be changed. "< br>
Sima Chi said nothing, obviously unwilling.
Wang Yan sighed and asked: "Your Majesty, does he know how much food is stored in Taicang, Dongyang Gate?"
Sima Chi gave him a blank look. "If there is no grain shipped, it will be difficult to support the company until the end of the year." Wang Yan said.
Xun Fan and Xun Zu stopped talking and could only sigh.
If there is a lack of food, the forbidden army will have no intention to fight, and a large number of Luoyang soldiers and civilians will starve to death.
"Wang Rui of Langya came to the throne and said bluntly that Zhou Zuxuan was domineering and had sent troops to attack Shouchun. He feared that Shouchun would not have enough food to enter the capital." Wang Yan added: "The only thing left now is Guangling, where Gou Xi robbed the canal of food. "
Sima Chi opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.
The villain Shao Xun first complained, saying that Gou Xi had robbed the canal grain, which was completely nonsense.
But Wang Yan said this, obviously to confirm Gou Xi's crime.
He not only robbed the canal grain, but also executed the imperial edict, what would he do if he didn't die?
Sima Chi felt like he was being slapped in the face, pressing his head and eating.
"The imperial court has its own rules for selecting officials..." Sima Chi said weakly.
Wang Yan interrupted directly and said: "Maybe two important ministers can show their approval, and the court will send people to inspect and then grant the ban."
There are many ways to become an official in the country.
Taixue and Guozixue are two different paths - only those who are qualified to be officials may not necessarily be able to become officials. Occasionally there are some civilians, but most of them are the children of scholars, especially Guozixue.
The prefectural election of scholars and the county inspection of filial piety and integrity are two different ways, namely, state and county elections - most of which are distributed to local gentry.
Article 5 is the election of important ministers at the beginning of the government, who are appointed by themselves, most of whom are government officials.
Lower officials do not need to report to the court, while superior officials can be transferred to foreign officials with the permission of the court, and shogunate assistants can also serve as court officials at the same time - Wang Yan once served as Sima Yue's military commander as a disciple.
Article 6 is the court election (central election). Occasionally, some civilians will be elected, but it is best to have a title. This is prepared for nobles and relatives. It is reflected in official documents, usually "levy" , "worship", "exclude", "grant".
Article 7 is for people to enter officialdom, not for ordinary people.
Article 8 is what Wang Yan said. Important ministers at the level of three princes and prime ministers are "Biao" and "Qi", which are rarely used. They are mainly prepared for famous people, hermits, state guests, and sages, and do not occupy scholars, scholars, etc. The quota for filial piety and integrity is given directly to officials, bypassing the official department.
Wang Yan wanted to use this to make Shao Xun the governor, which would be the last fig leaf to keep the imperial court. After all, "he has unique features and can be used uniquely."
It would be too ugly if Shao Xun was allowed to take the title of governor on his own and then be ratified by the court, like Wang Jun did.
If the court takes the initiative, it can still save face and pretend to maintain the rules.
"Wang Qing is so confident, what are you talking to me about?" Sima Chi sneered.
Wang Yan was Taiwei, Xunfan was Sikong, and Situ was Fu Zhi.
Sima Chi knew in his heart that maybe these three people would recommend Shao Xun to be the governor of Xuchang. Even more than just the governor of one state.
The more Sima Chi thought about it, the more irritated he became.
I am really embarrassed this time. Not only did Gou Xi fail to capture Yanzhou and Yuzhou, on the contrary, he was directly defeated by Shao Xun with a sap.
This person is too decisive in his actions.
After analysis, the courtiers have spelled out the whole picture: a detour to Hebei and a thousand-mile attack.
This man has no craftsmanship in his military use, no traces to be found, he moves like a stray rabbit, and is as fast as lightning. He is extremely cruel to the enemy and does not give him any chance.
This - Sima Chi thought again of the possibility of Shao Xun defecting to the Huns that Wang Yan analyzed just now, and felt dark in his heart, but he maintained a sneer on his face so that no one could see the fear in his heart. .
But who are the people present? The human beings who have been in officialdom for decades have already seen through the emperor's inner thoughts.
To be honest, few of you here like Shao Xun, and there are even many who hate and hate him.
But if people have to face reality, they must compromise.
A few people then concluded that the Emperor of Heaven no longer existed, and finally discussed it and convicted Gou Xi of "treason."
Shao Xun attacked Gou Xi with meritorious service and was not guilty of any crime. Taiwei Wang Yan commended him as "the envoy to control the military in Yuzhou and the military town of Xuchang".
After Sima Chi saw it, he changed it to "Fake holiday to supervise the military towns in Yuzhou and Xuchang".
Sikong Xunfan and Shangshu Ling Liu Tun looked at each other helplessly and described Shao Xun as "Jiejie Supervisor of the Military Town of Xuchang in Yuzhou", which was considered a compromise among the nine combinations.
Very childish behavior.
"Xuchang is an important town, and those who supervise the army must have strict etiquette." Wang Yan said again.
Sima Chi was dissatisfied again.
Wang Yan looked at the emperor.
I have already given it to the Governor of Xuchang, so it is better to be happy, otherwise there will be no kindness at all.
"Maybe you can enter the Yitong Sansi Division of Kaifu and appoint your own assistants." Shangshu's right servant shot Zheng Yu, who had been silent for a long time, and said: "The imperial court gave gold medals and purple ribbons, and gave them court clothes at five o'clock. Wu Guan, Pei Shanxuan Jade. Also given six large chariots, twenty men for Huben, holding squad swords..."
"About promotion..." Liu Tun asked.
Xun Zu said: "Just pacify General Dong."
There are conditions for opening a mansion, because it is a great honor, and the treatment and etiquette are on par with those of the first rank, just like the three nobles.
The requirements for clan members, relatives, and royal in-laws are slightly lower, but if ordinary officials want to open a mansion, they must have a minimum of third grade, usually second grade or above.
Sima Lun once opened a mansion in the name of General Zhengxi (third grade), and Sima Yuanxian opened the mansion as a general in the middle and rear at the age of sixteen.
Xun Xian, who made many military exploits for the Eastern Jin Dynasty, became the Northern Zhonglang General and the governor of Xuzhou at the age of 28. He was the youngest person in history, and he was also the Prince Consort and the Commander-in-Chief. He once escaped from marriage and was later arrested. He was captured and forced to marry the princess.
But this is the privilege of the clan, relatives, and in-laws, and others cannot envy it.
After Wang Kang ran away, General Pingdong happened to be free, and he was barely qualified.
"Then he will be promoted to General Pingdong, and a government office will be established. The rituals will be the same as those of the three divisions, and the integrity and governor will remain the same." Wang Yan made the decision.
Several important ministers talked to each other and completely ignored the emperor. However, when the decision was finally made, they pretended to ask the emperor for instructions.
Sima Chi was disgusted by what he heard and pinched his nose to admit it.
"Your Majesty." Wang Yan finally asked: "How did the secret edict spread?"
He issued the edict without going through the Shangshutai and Zhongshujian, and invaded It's their power.
If every emperor does this, what else should the prime minister do?
In this case, doesn’t the emperor have the final say in the world? So are they slaves or ministers?
How can we worship the prime minister when the prime ministers in Taiwan don’t respect him?
(End of this chapter)