Three Kingdoms

There is nothing to describe along the way from Yuzhou to Heluo.

After the initial thrill, there were no big problems on the road afterwards. Many of the officials responsible for checking customs clearance seemed to be more or less absent-minded, as if they were waiting for another one above their heads. When does the boot drop.

After leaving Yuzhou and Yanzhou and entering the Heluo area, basically there was no big risk. In the Heluo area, the Yang family's power was actually pitifully weak. Neither Fei Qian nor Cao Cao touched Yang. In fact, it didn't mean that Yang was very capable, but that he didn't need it at all.

Of course, people who are not important will not pay special attention to them.

Thinking about how famous Yang was back then, but now he has become a little person who can only stand and tremble between Fei Qian and Cao Cao...

This is how things change.

In the seventh year of Taixing, before the first winter snow came, Xu Laoliu and his party arrived in Luoyang first.

Although Luoyang is now more like a transit station and has lost its original dignity as a Kyoto, Xu Laoliu still used the excuse that he was tired from the journey and said he needed to adjust and rest. In fact, he took Kong Rong's two Children, take a walk around Luoyang.

Xu Laoliu is indeed a businessman, but he was also a ranger before, so Xu Laoliu knows when to take out a knife and when to take out money. Although Xu Laoliu didn't read many books, he knew much more about people and the world than those children of the noble family. If others might think that Kong Rong’s family is unlucky, it is not worth doing anything for Kong Rong’s two children. However, for Xu Laoliu, the investment in this kind of thing is actually not big, but after a good sale, maybe he can settle down in the future. Isn’t free favor just a piece of cake?

For the two children, one older and one younger, everything seemed new after entering the Heluo area.

Yanzhou and Yuzhou are actually very similar, but after entering the Heluo area, everything is a little different.

The two children discovered a very interesting phenomenon near Luoyang, that is, there were more and more barbarians on the road, and even the Han people often rode horses and carried bows, and it was even more common to carry guns and knives.

"Aren't you afraid that people with swords and guns will gather together and cause trouble?" ” the eldest child said doubtfully.

In Shandong, these weapons generally do not appear on ordinary people.

On the one hand, it is easier to manage the people without weapons. On the other hand, these weapons also require money. If the average Guizhou family has some money, it is not all spent on food. How can there be any spare money? To purchase weapons?

Xu Laoliu chuckled and said: "This northern part of Guanzhong is different from Shandong... Since the early Han Dynasty, in Longxi, Beidi, Shangjun, Xihe and other places, many good family members have had the custom of practicing war preparation and building up their strength." , are often selected as Yulin and Qimen, and are officials based on their talents. There is also a saying that Shandong will produce prime ministers and Shanxi will produce generals, so there are many named generals..."

Xu Laoliu also laughed and talked about some famous generals who came from the north before the Han Dynasty, but he only talked about a small part. In the Han Dynasty, Shanxi's good families were full of stars, and there were countless middle-level officers.

The younger children asked: "Then the general of the hussars is also from Kansai, is he also a brave general?" 』

Xu Laoliu snorted, and then said: "I don't know about that..."

In fact, in the markets of Shandong, you can also hear storytellers telling some stories about these famous generals in the early years of the Han Dynasty, such as Wei Qiaoqi and so on, and they often get a lot of cheers. But after cheering, everyone went about their own business.

Until this moment, the two children seemed to gradually feel something different about Qiusi...

Today's Luoyang is a very interesting place, with both destroyed things and rebuilt things.

At the site of the collapsed palace, two children stood silently.

Perhaps the two children did not fully understand what the decline of a dynasty meant, but these collapsed palaces showed the weakness and incompetence of the great man in front of them...

It cannot be said that Yang is not working hard in Luoyang.

The Yang family is working hard whether it is on people's livelihood, government affairs, or military soldiers...

It's just a pity that Yang's efforts are like the ruins of the palace. Although it has value, it's hard to say where the value is. But even if it has no value, it still has some value.

Yang Biao and Yang Xiu are neither from Shanxi nor Shandong. Yang wanted to take the middleman route from the beginning, but the middle route was not easy to follow. It was like oil and water, Luoyang and Yang , like the line between oil and water.

Some things can be integrated, but there are also some things that cannot be compromised.

If it is clear that the two sides are completely irreconcilable, then continuing to walk the middle line will be wrong no matter what you do...

If in the Heluo area, the two children began to see that the martial arts of the Han Dynasty still existed, then after entering Chang'an Sanfu, they saw the wealth and prosperity of the Han Dynasty.

On the loess plateau in Sanfu, Chang'an, fields are connected one after another, like dense scales on a giant dragon.

These lands are intersected and connected by water conservancy facilities such as Chengguo Canal and Lingzhen Canal. The field boundaries are as dense as the patterns on silk fabrics, and the ravines are like patterns carved on the earth.

Now the autumn harvest has ended, but the farmers in the fields are still working hard. Ships kept coming and going on the Wei River, collecting grain collected from various counties into granaries.

Different from the people in Luoyang, the people in Sanfu, Chang'an are obviously more confident, more comfortable, and have more smiles on their faces...

All this gave the two children more intuitive feelings.

The caravan moved forward slowly, and the children sitting in the car were a little dizzy.

Suddenly, a group of heavily armored cavalry came under the banner of hussars...

……(の··)(··)……

Just when the children arrived in Chang'an and the journey was coming to an end, Kong Rong's life also came to an end.

In the Xu County court, as long as you have a little experience, you will know that big things are discussed in the prime minister's palace, while small things are discussed below the emperor's rank.

Logically speaking, the prime minister is the head of the officials. When there are important matters in the court, the prime minister's office will naturally organize generals, ministers, doctors, doctors, and ministers to gather for discussion. However, the prime minister has the final say on everything, so he will naturally let Those who wanted to promote the emperor's authority felt uncomfortable.

At the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, there were fifty armored soldiers guarding the gate with halberds, changing every hour.

In the Prime Minister's Palace, a "four gates" structure is adopted. In fact, the layout is very similar to the layout of the palace hall. The inside and outside are divided into three areas by the gate, the middle gate, and the associated walls. The gate has a gate, a gate, and a gate. The official office where the waiting people were allowed to rest was already full of people, close to a hundred, which was three times more lively than the court meeting in the main hall.

The Prime Minister, Shi Wangbi, stood on the side of the middle gate, saying nothing, looking at the officials around him, with a hint of scrutiny and ridicule in his expression.

Wang Bi was not of high origin, so he had never been on good terms with Yingchuan and other self-proclaimed noble families, as well as the so-called aristocratic children. Of course, this was not Wang Bi's problem alone, because in fact, apart from Wang Bi, Cao Cao had There are also many people from poor families below, and these people almost support most of Cao Cao's Prime Minister structure.

On the other side is Xun Yu.

Xun Lingjun was still personable and courteous. No matter who greeted him or gave him a courtesy, Xun Yu would return the courtesy, regardless of his official position or his closeness.

Inside the middle gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion is the Xiangshe, which has a main hall, a courtyard, a back garden and residences for various officials. Naturally, today's meeting will be held in the main hall.

Not long after, the cloud board rang, and everyone entered the main hall under the guidance of the ceremony officer.

The civil servants headed by Wang Bi, Xun Yu and others occupied the front line. They and the generals of the Cao family and the Xiahou family were arranged on the left and right. Those in the civil service series were relatively quiet, while those in the general series were chattering loudly and talking about something. They were reminded several times by the courtesy officer before they lowered their voices a little.

As for the middle and lower-level officials, most of them have tall hats and wide sleeves and sit at the back of the hall. Most of these people hold the positions of servants, lieutenants, and doctors. Because there are so many people, they can't even sit in one row. There is no special table, just a few people gathered on a mat. They rarely spoke during meetings and basically just watched the excitement.

A moment later, with the sound of a bell, Cao Pi, wearing a red and black official robe, walked to the side of the prime minister's throne. He first bowed his hands to Xun Yu and other major officials, and then took out an edict from the prime minister from his sleeve.

Cao Cao was still on his way back. As his heir, Cao Pi attended such a meeting on Cao Cao's behalf. Although there were some etiquette flaws, the problem was not big.

perhaps.

"According to the order of the Prime Minister, the former prime minister of Beihai, Kong, lost his land and abandoned the people before him. In vain, he was loyal and filial to the latter. He is also suspected of colluding with the traitors, plotting to disrupt the government, and beguiling the emperor. Now there is a prison, and the censors are jointly tried. His crime is clear. Responsible for the ministers, doctors, doctors, and ministers of the prime minister's office, to examine the past and the present, to clarify and rectify their crimes, and then to make public announcements and spread them throughout the world to clarify the laws and regulations and rectify the principles of the dynasty. Today you all can speak freely! 』

This model is actually a bit like the emperor asking ministers to discuss matters.

Sometimes the emperor would not attend such discussions in person, but would ask someone to preside over the affairs on his behalf, and then report the results in writing. If the emperor approved, he would write three words on the written report, "Zhi Yue" "Can", or even omit and write "can", that's it. If the emperor disagrees with the results of the political discussion, he will fight back and let the officials discuss it again. At that time, the ministers will adjust the distribution of interests according to the emperor's opinions, and make whatever changes suit the situation.

If the emperor is strong, then most of the ministers will naturally be in Acheng's favour.

Of course, there will also be some stubborn people who insist on their opinions and fight to the end.

Nowadays, the emperor has no power, and the real power is in the hands of Cao Cao, so the current political discussions are similar to the emperor's model, and everyone has become accustomed to it. As for those who are not used to it, they won’t stay long anyway.

The Kong Rong matter has been postponed until now and seems to be the final decision. It seems that there is no need?

Otherwise, every meeting is a good opportunity to see clearly the opinions and tendencies of the officials. Cao Cao deliberately did not show up, just to give these people a feeling that they still had the opportunity to "speak freely", so as to observe their positions and tendencies.

Cao Pi sat on the upper side, glanced at the empty seat at the prime minister's table, and then glanced at the people under the seats, with a smile on his lips. Cao Pi felt that everything was under control...

Everyone's eyes were unanimously focused on Xi Lu.

Xi Lu felt his scalp numb, as if there were countless bugs burrowing around his head, as if they would bite open his scalp and eat his brain the next moment.

Under the public gaze, Xi Lu seemed to be pushed out by someone's gaze. He moved his legs and feet out, but his upper body was resisting, as if his whole body felt a little awkward.

Feelings are feelings, work still has to be done.

"I...I would like to punish Kong's Rong Wenju!" 』

Xi Lu felt that his throat was dry and tight, as if the voice that came out was not his own at all, but something else speaking. But after the beginning of the words, it seemed to smooth out and it was no longer so painful. .

"There is an emperor who is generous and benevolent to the world, and there is a prime minister who leads by example and flaunts it. However, the Kong family is unrepentant, treacherous and cunning, causing harm to the place. I ask you to punish the thieves to clear the government!" 』

"When I was in my last years, I was in the countryside and I knew that loyalty and filial piety were the basic principles of the Han Dynasty. To serve as an official, you should be diligent and respectful, and you must be dedicated to your duties before you can be relentless in your position. As the saying goes, the king should treat his ministers with courtesy, and the ministers should serve the king with loyalty. However, Confucius integrated literature and examinations, and his virtues without words can be passed down to the world, while Wu Wujing's merits can lead to peace. The book says, harming the public with private interests is not loyal. It is also said that only when you know what is in the interests of the public and do everything you can, you will be loyal. Therefore, Kong's Rong Wenju was disloyal to the king above and disloyal to the people below. This was his first crime. 』

"Filial piety means the elder is above and the son is below. Filial piety to the husband is the foundation of virtue. Inheriting parents and obeying their wishes can be called filial piety. Confucius said, filial piety to one's younger brothers is the foundation of human beings, and filial piety comes first among all good deeds. The Classic of Filial Piety also says that the nature of heaven and earth is that human beings are precious, and the most important thing for people to do is to be filial. Loyalty and filial piety are one and the same. By practicing loyalty and filial piety, one can make one's name famous and honor one's relatives. This is how one finally establishes oneself. However, Confucius was a master of literary studies, spoke lies, was famous for lust, ignored the foundation of filial piety, and abandoned relatives. Lambs still know the kindness of relatives, how about others? This is the second sin. 』

"I have been greatly favored by the emperor and hold the post of imperial censor. I am deeply worried and walking on thin ice." If everything is beneficial to the country, you can look forward to repaying it. Even if you die, you will not care about it. Day and night, you will be afraid of sacrificing yourself to repay. Kuang Chen is originally responsible for supervising the local area and getting rid of thieves and beetles. Anyone who is harmful to the country will be called Thieves should also be eliminated. 』

"I believe that Confucius, who stole power and authority, harmed the country and the people, was unfaithful and unfilial, and disturbed people's hearts, can be said to be the greatest thief in the world!" 』

"Those who are thieves and bandits on the outside are a disease caused by scabies. Those who are thieves and thieves are bandits in the courtyard and are a source of harm to those close to them." There are internal and external thieves, and it is advisable to attack them in sequence. If the internal thieves cannot be eliminated, the thieves can be eliminated. Therefore, I ask that the thieves be killed first, before the external invaders are exterminated..."

Xi Luyue said, his momentum gradually increased, and his expression became excited, as if he had entered an excitement period, and he even began to feel that this was the original fact. Everything he said represented the truth, represented the big man, and represented All the people in the world are speaking.

Just as Xi Lu finished speaking, Lu Cui on the side also expressed his position hurriedly, "I have heard that if you are good, you will be called the king, and if you do wrong, you will be rewarded. All ministers are loyal to the king." The book says, if you have Jiamo Jiayou, you will report it to the inside, and you will obey it outside. It is for the ministers to return their good deeds to the king, so that everyone in the world praises the king for his virtues, and dare not show off his own abilities to compete with the king for merit. If the thieves are harmonious, they will go against it. Whenever there is a good thing about Shang En's administration, he will talk about its shortcomings, find faults, and catch wind and shadow, lest the people in the world know that Shang En is good! If a person who is a minister of others is loyal and filial, will this be the result? 』

"In the past, the Yellow Turbans were in chaos, and bandits invaded the country and penetrated into the countryside. The people were miserable. At that time, the thieves were integrated into Beihai, and as the leader of the county and country, the military academy of the county and county asked him about his plan. It should have been the best to lead the war to extend the power of the court and relieve the worries of the people. However, he said, if you don't fight, the thieves can retreat. Stand still and let the thieves grab enough and then retreat. Therefore, the orders were given without fighting, which led to the destruction of the surrounding areas of Beihai and the displacement of the people, which eventually led to a catastrophic and irreparable disaster. To this day, ten houses and nine empty houses in Beihai are all the fault of the thief Rong Rong. 』

"How can I, my lady and minister, flatter my superiors by flattery, and lead my subordinates by being corrupt?" When thieves are in Beihai, those who bribe and are diligent will be recommended even though they are as greedy as thieves. Those who are lazy and clumsy will be dismissed even though they are as honest as barbarians. So much so that when the Yellow Turbans rebelled, there were no available people or soldiers to fight! Now that the captured thief is in prison, your Majesty is kind enough to hope that he will repent. However, the thief Rong Rong is stubborn, arrogant, refuses to admit his guilt, and makes unbearable paradoxes. He makes lies to confuse the people, which is really a heinous crime! He should be punished! 』

With Xi Lu and Lu Cui at the beginning, it seemed that the originally tense air had become fluid. For a while, people spoke out one after another, basically saying that Kong Rong was guilty and should be executed.

"These unfaithful, unfilial, unkind and unjust people have been in vain for many years, and you and I are both responsible!" 』

"Anyone can punish those who are unfaithful, unfilial, and unkind!" 』

"Beheading the Kong family now will correct the customs!" But Ming Chao Gang! 』

"The crime of thief should be reported to the world!" Serve as a warning! 』

The rest of the people were silent. For example, Wang Bi, he just looked and didn't speak. Because he basically belongs to the pro-Cao faction, even if he doesn't say anything about Kong Rong's crimes, he will not be considered to be a comrade of Kong Rong.

Others, like Xun Yu, also watch their noses and mouths with their eyes, and it seems that the wind cannot move and nothing will surprise them.

After a period of commotion, it gradually became quiet.

Cao Pi nodded slowly, "Since everyone has said this, I will follow the rules and regulations." 』

Did you hear that? This is "public opinion"!

The "public opinion" of high-ranking officials in the imperial court, heirlooms of Confucian classics, and other people!

Kong Rong was unfaithful, unfilial, unkind, unjust, no good at all, had sores on his head, etc., so...

In the winter of the seventh year of Taixing, Kong Rong, the former prime minister of Beihai, Taizhong, was abandoned in the city.

During Kong Rong's lifetime, there were countless people who claimed to be friends of Kong Rong and described how they were close friends with him.

After Kong Rong died, only Jingzhao Renzhi Xi Yuansheng was friendly with Rong. However, when Rong was killed, no one dared to accept the promise. He alone went to caress the corpse and cried.