Han Dao world

Chapter 169
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 [-] at most, and most of them were sons of good families from the 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, and now there are only five battalions left, with less than [-] men?"

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……"

(End of this chapter)