Weird Three Kingdoms

Chapter 2580 Unpredictable people
"This is someone's fault..."

Xun Yu sighed.

As Cao Cao's chief think tank, Xun Yu felt that he should be the first to notice it, and take targeted measures, regardless of self-confidence or conceit.

So Xun Yu somewhat blamed himself in his heart.

In fact, this is understandable, after all, no one is perfect.In the previous period of time, most of Xun Yu's energy was attracted to the Yingchuan area of ​​Xu County, and naturally less attention was paid to the Jizhou area.

This time, when Xun Yu came to Jizhou, he somewhat wanted to get out of the vortex, but Xun Yu did not expect to jump out of a vortex in Yingchuan, but fell into another vortex...

And Chen Qun, who was beside Xun Yu, couldn't help but flush a little.

You know, Chen Qun came first, why...

Cough, don't worry about other things, just say that Chen Qun is near Yecheng and has complicated affairs, which is indeed unavoidable negligence.

But Chen Qun was indeed a little slack.

This point, even if Xun Yu didn't say it, Chen Qun realized it immediately.

When people stay in one place for a long time, it is inevitable that they will develop a habit of thinking.Chen Qun was no exception. In order to avoid conflicts, to shirk responsibility, and to protect his own safety, he did not make decisions and did not offend others in Yecheng, although every time Chen Qun felt that he would hand over the conflict to Cao Cao Dealing with it is the respect for Cao Cao and the most appropriate choice...

However, it now appears that Chen Qun has lost his sharpness in judging and resolving conflicts after submitting conflicts again and again.

Chen Qun felt ashamed.

Because of this matter, no, if this series of matters were really studied, there should have been signs, but Chen Qun didn't notice it, let alone solve it.

After all, this is not a matter of one place, nor is it a problem of a noble family, but involves many things and stretches to many places.At the same time, the more delicate and complex a plan is, the more steps it involves, and the more prerequisites it needs to succeed, and the more prone to accidental deviations during the course of the plan.

What's more, when mutual interests are involved and multi-faceted cooperation is required, it is naturally not inconceivable that Xun Yu noticed the change in the overall situation.

The unbelievable thing is that Chen Qun should be aware of it...

Previously, Cui Yan of Jizhou united some gentry elites to contend with Cao Cao. The integrated forces were not considered weak, and the righteousness they occupied was not insignificant, but the final result was nothing more than trouble and delay. What a setback Cao Cao's strength has suffered.

Then Cui Yan and others were under Cao Cao's policy of differentiation. The real fragrance was really fragrant, and the attachment was attached.

The so-called mob can't accomplish great things, that's it.

This may also be one of the reasons why Chen Qun relaxed his vigilance.

It's just that for these mobs, although they can't work together to achieve great things, the ability of these people to disperse and hinder them is first-rate.

Just like the current situation.

"Hanoi... Zhongmu... Yijing... Jixian... Yuyang..."

Every time Xun Yu's hand crossed a place on the map, his expression froze.

Chen Qun was at the side, with the same cloudy expression on his face.

These places are all connected to the hussars.

Cao Cao needs horses and various supplies.After all, no matter what the relationship between Cao Cao and Fei Qian is, the special products of each county are different. In addition, the productivity difference between Cao Cao and Fei Qian is different, so that more raw materials and low-value consumables flow to Guanzhong , and from Guanzhong are products with high added value and high profit...

It's like the processing of the next generation will always earn hard money, and the bulk of the profits are taken away by the upstream.

In the face of interests, the methods adopted by the mob are similar.They don't think about the long run, or even about the country, but only think about making money for themselves.

In order to make money and make more money, these people have adopted various means, from south to north, from east to west, and seem to have formed a huge network of relationships, an organizational system with mutual interests entangled!

The more I sort out these potential relationships, it seems that a huge shadow appears on the map, vaguely like a black hand, who wants to turn Jizhou and the surrounding counties upside down!
"Your Majesty's intention is that these people... colluded with each other and plotted against each other? "Chen Qun said with a little seriousness, "Or... Hussar's handwriting? 』

"It's unnecessary..." Xun Yu sighed slightly, "Perhaps it's too early to say, but if you ignore it... I'm afraid there will be chaos sooner or later..."

At first, I just thought that individual corruption was just a smuggling business, but now it seems that the matter is serious!

With such a large scale, it could not be said that it was a means of arrangement by the hussars!

If this is not handled properly, it will turn into another rebellion!

Even if the arrest is carried out now, so many people are involved, if it is not done well, it is easy to be misunderstood by Jizhou people as the "party struggle" of Yingchuan to suppress Jizhou!
The lesson of the disaster of the party is in front of us. Wasn't Cao Cao swallowing his anger last time just to prevent the situation from ending?And now there are signs of this party struggle again!
Party struggles did not only appear in later generations, nor did they appear in the Han Dynasty.

As the political aristocratic families of the Eastern Han Dynasty became stronger and stronger, the imperial power of the emperors of the Eastern Han Dynasty declined day by day. Therefore, in order to revive the imperial power, since the two emperors of He'an, the Qing School, the Eunuch School and the Foreign Relatives School have become the main content of political party struggles. up.

As a result, the power struggle has become what the eunuchs call "forming a party for personal gain", what the gentry call "eunuchs harming the country", and the relatives' "influence to the sky"...

The establishment of the Eastern Han regime relied largely on the strength of the powerful clan.Therefore, in order to maintain the ruling foundation, the Eastern Han government was in a state of compromise with the wealthy and scholars to a certain extent.Scholars, there are indeed a lot of talents, but the corruption of the gentry's children is getting worse.

The rulers of the Eastern Han Dynasty gave the scholars a wide space and room for development both ideologically and economically. However, the short-sighted behavior of the scholars, especially the matter of "saving the fields", made the scholars and the court suspicious of each other.

Just like this time, the root cause of the problem that Xun Yu discovered was not only the drive of interests, but also the struggle for power among the local gentry.

Cao Cao wanted to change.

Xun Yu knew he needed to change it.

But it is hard to change.

This problem was originally brought out of the mother's womb of a big man, and the "Dual Lord" ruling system has never been well developed.

The local shepherds and prefects of the Dahan are very powerful. They have judicial power, the power of investigation, the power of expulsion, and the power of setting up county magistrates and orders.When the central dynasty was powerful, it could restrain and regulate the independence of local forces to a certain extent, but when the power of the imperial court began to weaken, the independence of local forces was clearly manifested.

Sour dates.

Two yuan against Dong.

There are also eighteen princes, etc., which are all manifestations of this "dual monarch system".

So much so that the current assassins...

Since local governors are free to enlist subordinates, these local officials are not responsible for the emperor, but to the local officials. The place is more controlled by the rich, and they themselves may be aristocratic families. Consider the interests of your own family.

Cao Cao took Jizhou.It's like inheriting the inheritance and also inheriting the debt equally. When Cao Cao obtained the remains left by Yuan Shao, he also took over the troubles left by Yuan Shao.

Emperor Hanling didn't take good care of it. Will Jizhou get better when it comes to Han Fu?Then from Han Fu to Yuan Shao, can they all change their faces at once?Then when Cao Cao changed the banner at the head of the city, he was able to cleanse the hearts of all the officials in the city at once, and completely changed into the shape of Cao Cao?
Obviously impossible.

These problems are constantly accumulating, and finally broke out.

Xun Yu and Chen Qun looked at each other, and a thought popped up in their minds. Could it be that after Hu Qi learned about Cao Cao's reforms in Xu County, he deliberately wanted to lead Jizhou and Yuzhou to fight? !
This is really a good method...

……(*≧∪≦)……

Xu County.

In the early morning, Mao time is approaching, and on the way to the morning court, the night is still dark.

Xi Xi's expression was complicated and thoughtful.

After all, this will be the first step in the rise of Xiji's ambition, and the next plan is indeed a bit riskier, but once it succeeds, it may be possible to really grasp the power and reach a high position!

Instead of being marginalized with three or two big cats and kittens, even decent people don't even pay a glance!

In this world, things that cannot be seen directly with the naked eye, except the sun, and the human heart, all need to be covered up, otherwise, you will be blind.

Before the morning court began, most of the court officials were waiting outside the Meridian Gate.

Xi Xi looked around.

The scene outside the Meridian Gate was no different from the usual time, no one took Xi Ji seriously, and no one came forward to say hello to Xi Ji, just like him, the royal doctor, the prime minister's second child is a fake The same, is pure decoration, not only Microsoft but Panasonic.

Cao Cao usually arrives at the stuck point, or even not.

After all, Cao Cao is the prime minister at the moment, and he has the privileges of the prime minister.

Just like this time, Cao Cao came slowly when the time was approaching.

As the bell of the Meridian Gate rang, all the officials lined up in order, filed into the square, lined up again in front of the Chongde Hall, and finally entered the hall to wait for the emperor to arrive...

After Xi Xi entered the Chongde Hall with all the officials, the emperor did not arrive immediately, but after about a cup of tea, he heard the eunuch from the Huang family shouting "Your Majesty is here" in a high-pitched voice, and the emperor Liu Xie walked slowly debut.

Xixi followed the officials and knelt down to greet him, but Cao Cao could stand.

The emperor Liu Xie sat on the throne, and then moved a bit. I don't know if it was because Liu Xie felt that he had hemorrhoids under his buttocks, or the angle of the chair was wrong. Anyway, he didn't respond immediately, but dawdled for a while before trying to appear majestic. Slowly raised his hand, and said in a low voice: "Everyone loves you..."

Baiguan was not surprised by Liu Xie's attitude.

Including Cao Cao, Xixi and others returned to their seats one after another.

As a matter of fact, for the emperor Liu Xie's efforts to show majesty, in fact, he was somewhat petty. Among all the officials, most of them knew what it meant, and they couldn't help but feel a little helpless.

But in Liu Xie's position, this is one of the few scenes where he shows the dignity of the emperor.Just like many companies in later generations stipulate that employees must wear so-called "formal clothes". After all, no one may believe it if it is packaged, and even less so if it is not packaged.

After all the officials got up, the emperor Liu Xie didn't wait for the Huangmen eunuchs to shout "play early if there is something to do, and leave the court if there is nothing to do". It has been a while since the establishment of the Yamen, what progress has Aiqing made?Everything is going well? 』

This is another important reason why Xi Xi was forced to do something.

Of course, this cannot be blamed on Liu Xie. After all, when Xi Xie made a promise to Liu Xie at the time, he patted his chest and gave him a guarantee. In the end, when Liu Xie really came forward to build the Yushitai, Xi Xie just squatted in the pit. Can you keep Liu Xie from worrying about things?

Since Cao Cao became prime minister, the emperor Liu Xie felt a direct threat.

This kind of threat may be the influence of the old imprint, or the inheritance of the love and killing between the emperor of the Han Dynasty and the prime minister, or some other factor. Liu Xie really feels that time is not waiting for me.

Authority without checks and balances is very dangerous.

When Cao Cao cut off the heads before the palace gate, the strong smell of blood often lingered indistinctly at the tip of Liu Xie's nose, and those heads that rolled like meatballs jumped out of his eyes from time to time.

Liu Xie didn't know if Cao Cao would become Dong Zhuo No. [-] in the future, and then he himself would become Liu Bian No. [-]. At dusk or night, he would be forced to drink that cup of poisonous wine.

So he needs someone to check and balance Cao Cao, even if it is temporary or false.

It was Fei Qian before, but Fei Qian couldn't command him, and he was too far away.

So new people are needed.

Liu Xie knew that Xi Ji was basically unable to compete with Cao Cao, but he wanted to favor, support, and at the same time coerce Xi Ji to fight Cao Cao.If Xie wins, it will be the best. If he loses, it doesn't matter. Liu Xie has also shown the "power" that can support new forces. After all, there are people who will be attached to them. Xie Er No., or Xixi No. [-].

Of course, this also requires a degree.

He couldn't confront Cao Cao directly, he could only poke secretly.

That's why Liu Xiecai had to follow up on Yushitai's movements all the time. On the one hand, it was to urge, and on the other hand, it was also to be able to control the burning direction of the fire in time, so as not to make too much fuss all at once.

And Xie took advantage of it and established the Yushitai, but there was no movement, which naturally aroused Liu Xie's unhappiness.

Only then did the current court questioning occur.

The eyes of all the officials turned to Xi Ji.

Xi Ji's heart tightened, he bowed his head and came out, and said: "I...have a book to play..."

Seeing Xi Xi's words and deeds, all the officials were stunned.

Then, even though it was Xi Xi who came out, everyone in the hall, including the emperor Liu Xie, secretly looked at Cao Cao at the side, but Cao Cao lowered his eyebrows and looked down, as if he didn't care about it.

All the officials could not help but exchange glances with each other.Does this mean that Xi Xi is going to confront Cao Cao head-on?He's really courageous. Could it be that those heads chopped off under the palace wall haven't frightened him yet?
Liu Xie originally asked, just to express it, and he was ready to hear all kinds of reasons from Xiji to continue to delay, but now he saw that Xiji seemed to be ready to report the "important matter", which was also a bit of a hassle. After taking a peek at Cao Cao, Jing Jing coughed softly, "Quick play!" 』

Xi Ji still lowered his head, and then put on a slightly sad and guilty expression, "I... I'm ashamed of your Majesty... I don't know who I know... The day before yesterday, I discovered a place of corruption, and I have nothing to do with it." Qingzhou soldiers were implicated in the matter, bullying the people with fish and meat, involving several counties and townships, and thousands of people, but such a big case, I... I didn't find out until now... I am ashamed of your majesty, ashamed of your majesty!Also ask His Majesty to punish! 』

Then, in front of the emperor and all the officials, Xi Ji buried his head in tears and burst into tears.

With such a report from Xi Ji, everyone was shocked!

Even Cao Cao couldn't help turning his head to look at Xi Ji for a moment, wondering if he was amazed at what Xi Xi said, or admired Xi Xi's acting skills...

All of a sudden, there were unavoidable chattering voices in the hall.

Liu Xie, who was on the throne, quickly glanced at Cao Cao who was still silent, and then couldn't help but straighten his body, thinking about Xi Ji with a solemn expression, and said: "Let's not punish for now, Aiqing, please explain the matter clearly. ! 』

Xi Xi began to "cry" to thank Liu Xie'en, and then seemed to "calm down" his emotions, saying: "This matter... is also related to the previous Qingzhou soldier case..."

"Oh oh oh..."

"hiss……"

Xi Xi just said the beginning, but it caused all the officials to be amazed. Looking at Xi Xi, they couldn't help showing a little more admiration. After all, no matter what age, people who dare to face life and death are worthy of admiration. of.

Is Yushitai really ready to do something?Besides, Yushitai is investigating the case, why is there no movement at all?Could it be that Yushitai already has such a method now, which really makes people start to plan to re-evaluate Yushitai's energy.

"quiet! ’ the eunuch of the Huangmen shouted loudly, maintaining the order in the hall.

"..." Liu Xie took a deep breath. He hesitated a bit. It is not a good thing to turn against Cao Cao at this stage. 』

Qingzhou soldiers are the foundation of Cao Cao.

Sure enough, as Liu Xie's voice fell, Cao Cao's eyebrows drooped slightly.

"Your Majesty, the case mentioned by the minister does not refer to Qingzhou soldiers, but has been implicated before..." Xi Xi cupped his hands and said, "Ahem, it is the son of the Kong family!"The son of Confucius deceived the humble minister with clever words, so that the humble minister was not bad for a while...The minister felt that such people must have committed more than one crime, so he sent people to Lu to check...』

"According to the investigation, in the country of Lu, there are officials who have caused disasters!"The leader is Kong Rong and Kong Wenju!In addition, it also includes Ziqian of the Kong family, and people related to the Kong family, as well as local officials of the state of Lu, who made friends with the Kong family and formed a party in the state of Lu, deceiving the upper and lower, corrupting for personal gain, embezzling land, Fish place!Over the years, he has been corrupt and violated the law no less than ten times, involving at least one million dollars!This is really the most important thing about corruption, please be aware of it, Your Majesty! 』

Everyone was in an uproar, and amidst the uproar, for a while, Liu Xie didn't know what to say...

(End of this chapter)