Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 715
Inside Zuo Xiangfu.

Luan Bu, Jia Yi, Lu Jia, Tai Pu, Lu Tazhi, Xuan Moru, Zhou Yafu and others sat on either side of Zhang Buyi, with happy expressions on their faces.

Especially the eunuch, the smile on his face couldn't be hidden at all at the moment, "The king of Wu is so majestic. When he first came to the temple, he had to intervene in everything. Those people in the temple tried their best to flatter and flatter him, saying that What kind of virtuous king is more virtuous than His Majesty? It’s a joke! It’s still necessary to have Zhang Xiang. With Zhang Xiang, the theory of great virtue and small righteousness has spread. Those sages who always find ways to write letters to persuade His Majesty, He shut his mouth completely, even the king of Wu went to plead guilty in person, and even sent someone to our house to write a letter, begging us not to blame him!"

"Let's see if they dare to be so arrogant!"

Luan Bu glanced at the servant and asked, "Why is Tugong so angry today?"

"Mr. Luan doesn't know something. After the king of Wu took office, he was respectful to me. There was no disrespect. On the contrary, those who trusted him wrote a letter saying that his majesty would use barbarians and stay away from the so-called sages and not sages. They also asked the censor The government came to investigate the Taipu Mansion, thinking that I used all my strength to benefit the Yuezhi people, and they even produced evidence of crimes, saying that I arranged for more than [-] Yuezhi people to serve as officials!! They almost pointed at my nose and said I'm going to lead the Yuezhi people to plot a rebellion!!"

Too servantly gritted his teeth, "I use my own financial resources to support the talented children of the Yuezhi, give them the opportunity to participate in the assessment, and give them books. They also pass the normal assessment to take up official positions. This matter Your Majesty knew about it, and was very happy. He thought it was a proof of enlightening the world. Why do these people think that I am arranging cronies? Apart from these, they also said that I have been interfering with the temple's thinking all these years, allowing the barbarians not to Pay your taxes!!"

"I just made a report, asking the nomads in the territory to change the agricultural tax borne by the livestock tax. Is this to protect them and let them not pay the tax?? They don't engage in farming in the first place, and they mainly focus on livestock. Their livestock is used to calculate the agricultural tax, deliberately suppressing the price of livestock, forcing them to pay more property, filling their own pockets, these big clans, talking about virtuous kings, are afraid that their deeds will be exposed in their hearts, and they have their own numbers outside the Great Wall. Thousands of livestock, if you check carefully and find out where they came from, I'm afraid they will all be pulled out and beheaded!!"

The eunuch was a little excited. The arrival of the King of Wu, to be honest, did convince many powerful people, such as the Taiwei, Zhang Cang and others, who were sincerely willing to help him, and also attracted many ministers to do things for him. Shen Tujia, Zhang Meng, Zhang Shizhi, Hu Wusheng, Mao Heng, etc., but this also attracted a large number of opportunists. These people saw that even His Majesty listened to King Wu so much, so they wanted to pass Wu Wang Lai blocked the temple from encroaching on their interests, and most of the confrontations between the two sides were also provoked by them.

They support the restructuring, not because the restructuring is beneficial to the world, but because they hope to gain more benefits from the Loyalist faction. For example, the position of Taifu, these noble clans, have long been coveted. The position of eunuch is about to be changed, and there will be three vacancies for war horses, carriages, and livestock. No matter which one of these positions can be obtained by them, it will be a great thing.

What are the benefits of this? How could such a good position fall into the hands of Yue Shihu? ?
Therefore, the hostility suffered by the servant is the most obvious and the biggest.

Xuan Moru also sneered and said: "Everyone under my court lieutenant is getting closer to Yushifu, and they don't pay attention to me as a court lieutenant. They can't wait to change the system, drive me down, and board themselves. Take that position!"

Everyone talked about the things in these days one after another. Obviously, everyone has resentment.

Including Zhou Yafu, he also expressed his anger. Liu Heng wanted to reduce the military merits of the nobles, but those who followed him didn't think so. They all wanted to let their children enter the Southern Army. Why don't you go to the Northern Army? That's because you don't have the qualifications. As for why you don't go to the Frontier Army, because it's very bitter there, and people may die. Although today's big Han is extremely peaceful, several important border areas have always been uneasy. And the environment in these places is too harsh.

This is contrary to Zhou Yafu's idea of ​​rectifying the Northern and Southern Army. He doesn't like those people mixing into the army.

Among them, Luan Bu was the calmest.

He didn't encounter any troubles, and he didn't come to trouble him without a long-sightedness. Whether it was his subordinates or other ministers, they were all polite to him.

Listening to everyone's words, Zhang Buyi said indignantly: "I came here this time to solve these matters. That bold King Wu dared to ask His Majesty to do something, and I will never let him go!"

Hearing Zhang Buyi's words, everyone hesitated for a while, and the eunuch couldn't help but said: "Actually, Yushi is good to us, and there is no rudeness, mainly those who flatter him."

Zhang Buyi was furious, and stared at the servant, "How dare you speak for him?!"

The servant was at a loss, not knowing how to answer.

Only then did Zhang Buyi say: "I must drive Liu Heng out of the temple! Now that I'm back, I can start a full-scale war with him and make him unable to do anything. He did it!!"

Hearing Zhang Buyi's words, Lu Jia couldn't sit still.

"Master Zuo, the censor is also following His Majesty's orders. Do you intend to kill the king? How can this be done?"

"What about what His Majesty ordered, do you still want to cooperate with such a person?!"

"I will never deal with him anyway, and you! You are not allowed to work with him either!!"

Zhang Buyi issued a stern warning.

Luan Bu frowned immediately. Everyone was afraid of Zhang Buyi's identity and his resume, but Luan Bu was not afraid. He got up and cursed at Zhang Buyi: "I thought you would improve a bit when you came back this time. Unexpectedly, it is still the same! The King of Wu is doing things for His Majesty! His Majesty finally invited him over and let him be responsible for the restructuring. If there is a villain, get rid of the villain and continue to work. The grievances and grievances of the people will delay His Majesty's important affairs?!"

Even Lu Tazhi nodded in agreement at the moment.

But Zhang Buyi looked at the rebels in front of him angrily, pointed at them, and cursed: "You are all a bunch of disloyal traitors! Can't we do His Majesty's important business for him? We must have a foreign king come here!" Do? If this person commits crimes below, even executing him is enough! How can you help him do things!! You must get rid of him!"

"Left Prime Minister. If you continue to say that you want to rebel against the princes and kings, I will invite you to the Ting Wei!"

Xuan Moru reminded.

The scene that was relatively peaceful just now suddenly changed drastically, and the eunuch hurriedly spoke up to persuade him, "Everyone is the minister of His Majesty, you can't do this, you can't do this."

Zhang Buyi gritted his teeth and did not back down at all.

"I don't care what you do, anyway, as long as I am alive, Zuo Xiangfu will not join forces with Liu Heng!!"

The banquet broke up unhappy, and everyone left here angrily.

Walking out of the mansion, Lu Tazhi said with some displeasure: "I've heard about Zhang Zuoxiang's character for a long time, and thought it was a deliberate smear. Today, it seems that those rumors are too restrained. I have never seen such a person as Zuoxiang."

Lu Jia sighed deeply, "The arrival of this guy is a good thing, and it's also a bad thing. While this guy is frightening those Xiaoxiao, we should discuss the reform with Yushifu as soon as possible. If it takes a long time Well, maybe this guy is going to get involved, after all, he is the Prime Minister of the country, and if he opposes it firmly, we can't get things done."

"Since the king of Wu has given in, let's reconcile with him. After the reform, it will not be the turn of those traitors to fill the vacancy."

After discussing with several people, they returned separately.

In the prime minister's mansion, Zhang Buyi calmly ate the fruit in front of him, squinting his eyes half-closed, the matter was settled, and with his radical presence, these people would start to seek stability. Fortunately, he acted as such a radical There is no pressure in the role, and you can play it in your true colors. Even Luan Bu and Lu Jia didn't think there was anything wrong.

When Lu Jia arrived at Yushi's Mansion, Liu Heng personally led the officials out to greet him.

Lu Jia returned the salute with a smile, and the two walked into the study.

"If I was disrespectful to you before, please forgive me."

Liu Heng lowered his head with a look of grievance and helplessness.

Lu Jia sighed, "Actually, this has nothing to do with you, it's because His Majesty is too strong, those traitors who are usually afraid to speak seem to have found an opportunity after seeing you, and they all popped up, which caused some No, your appearance makes me feel a little guilty, please don't blame me for being rude."

Just by looking at his appearance, Lu Jia could guess how far Zhang Buyi had forced him, the princes and kings are pitiful.

Liu Heng wiped his own sweat at this moment, and then heaved a long sigh, "It's the picture on the left."

"Hey, don't worry about it. Prime Minister Zuo has always been like this. It was like this in the past, and now it's even worse. If you encounter him making things difficult again, you can directly report to the Queen Mother. Don't pay attention to him anymore. To tell you the truth, I just came back from him just now, just to remind you, beware of this Zhang Buyi, I think he not only wants to drive you out of the palace, but also wants to murder you, of course , I am not alienating, I just want you to beware."

After appeasing the lovely and pitiful victim in front of him, Lu Jia just talked to him about the restructuring.

"Shangshu, Menxia, ​​Zhongshu. Are these three right?"

"According to what you said, this Zhongshu Department is an institution that is in charge of confidentiality and issues government orders, just like today's Zhongshu Ling? But is it an enlarged Zhongshu Ling? This sect serves the emperor and guides all things. , The consultant should deal with the current servant, and of course it is also a strengthened servant. As for the minister, who advocates all the governments in the world, then the head of this minister should correspond to the prime minister, right? One is responsible for issuing edicts, and the other Responsible for formulating policies around the king, and one responsible for direct implementation. The leaders of these three departments are the new Sangong?"

Liu Heng nodded, "I discussed with His Majesty, and His Majesty believes that six ministries should be set up under Shang Shu's command to manage all affairs in the world. Different government affairs make each one perform his duties”

Lu Jia no longer had the usual resistance. He listened carefully to Liu Heng's words, pondered and asked repeatedly, and Liu Heng also answered seriously.

The two chatted in the mansion for nearly two hours. Lu Jia was old and looked a little tired. Liu Heng just let him go, hoping to continue the discussion tomorrow.

After Lu Jia, several people came to the door, including Xuan Moru, Luan Bu and other ministers.

These people who usually don't give Liu Heng any good looks, now show sympathy for Liu Heng.

Xuan Moru even told him that if Zhang Buyi did something out of the ordinary, he could directly inform Tingwei.

After seeing off so many people, Liu Heng sat in the study with an unprecedentedly relaxed expression, and even chuckled lightly.

Liu An's eyes were full of approval, "I didn't expect that the matter that has troubled us for so long can be solved so easily."

"In this temple, the left portrait is indeed indispensable."

Liu Heng fell into deep thought and didn't speak for a long time.

Liu An asked curiously, "What is Father Zhong thinking?"

"At first, I thought that your father's ability to know people is quite similar to mine, but today, it seems that your father's ability to know people is better than mine. I don't doubt this one. I always thought that He has a name for nothing and does nothing. Only today did he know his ability. It turns out that he really did not achieve the position of Sangong because of flattery. I am also convinced that he is in the same team. I am afraid that his eyesight has caught up with Ah Father, this is the ability to know people."

Listening to Liu Heng's emotion, Liu An rubbed his forehead, don't exaggerate, it sounds stressful.

Only in the year of the monkey and the month of the horse can we reach the level of my father.

"Ah~~~~"

"I'm guilty!!"

"Stop hitting~~~"

There were screams in the post house, and Duolu shrank in the corner in horror, raised his head, and looked at the man who looked like a ghost in front of him.

Zhang Buyi was staring at him angrily, with raging anger burning in his eyes.

"What king of rest, dare to insult my king?! I can't see his body separated in this life, I swear I won't be a minister!!!"

Zhang Buyi swore an oath to the sky and dropped the whip in his hand.

Duolu wanted to cry but had no tears, the letter written by King Anxi, you have the guts to beat the King of Anxi, what is it to hit me, I am just a small translator.

Zhang Buyi grabbed him by the neck, made him stand up, and asked angrily: "I am not as weak as other ministers. You must tell me the truth about the situation in Anxi, and I will interrogate your subordinates separately. If your answers are not correct in the end, don’t blame me. I have a big cauldron at home, which was given to me when His Majesty ascended the throne. I will use this cauldron to cook you, one person a day. Until you are willing to tell the truth!!"

When Duolu heard this, his legs went limp.

"Please don't do this! I'm telling the truth! I'm going to tell the truth! You can ask anything you want!!"

Zhang Buyi looked to the left and right, and immediately a soldier grabbed him.

"Take them back and interrogate them harshly! Don't engage in the rituals of courteous corporals, insulting the emperor, they don't deserve to be treated with courtesy!! If they answer truthfully, they will be exempted from their private crimes. If they lie a lot, don't tell me, just kill them directly!!"

The soldiers immediately took Naduolu away, and when he was taken away, he was still begging for mercy loudly.

Zhang Buyi immediately stared at the two Dianke mansion officials here, gritted his teeth, and asked, "Can this evil envoy who insults the king be considered a guest?!"

Where did these two officials dare to answer, their faces were pale, and they hesitated.

"Starting today, send a pedestrian army to Anxi to investigate the situation there. The more detailed the better, the thorough investigation of the Anxi country as soon as possible. In addition, it is based on Feng Jing who is poisoned! Let him fully assist!!"

"only!!!"

"Master Zhang, your majesty, do you want to report?"

"Don't bother Your Majesty!! Just tell me everything!"

"only!!"

At this moment, Liu Chang had already left the palace and was in the Shangfang Mansion by the river. Since Zhang Buyi came back, Liu Chang had completely relaxed, ignored the government affairs of the temple, and came directly to the Shangfang Mansion, talking to these people all day long. The artisans are companions.

Chen Tao's behavior towards His Majesty could not be changed after repeated admonitions. He could only watch His Majesty with his upper body naked, raised his hammer, and followed them to forge iron.

Today, Shangfang is seeking a breakthrough in material technology.

Including stronger steel, more plastic steel, and some other materials, etc., these Zimo family have really produced a lot of good things. Metallurgical technology is developing at a high speed, and the development of the material industry is also driving overall technological development.For example, paper, the materials used in paper are getting cheaper and cheaper, which has made a great contribution to the large-scale popularization of paper. There are also various different papers. Ironware is the most important thing, and weapons are becoming more and more popular. It is getting sharper and sharper, and the armor is getting stronger and stronger.

Shangfang is also undergoing restructuring, but the Mo family is not worried at all.

Anyway, no matter how they are changed, no one can take their place. As for what they have done, others will not be able to take it away.

Liu Chang looked very excited at the moment. Standing in front of the stove, he kept hitting the iron in front of him. The red iron was deforming under Liu Chang's beating.

Soon, a craftsman picked up the iron block and put it into the water.

Chen Tao walked to Liu Chang's side again, "Your Majesty, you haven't left Shangfang Mansion for three days. If something major happened in the temple, wouldn't it be our Shangfang Mansion's fault?"

Chief Liu was furious, "What an old dog! I thought you were worried about the world's affairs when you tried to persuade me all day long, but you were worried about your notoriety!!"

Chen Tao said helplessly: "Your Majesty, am I afraid that you will hurt yourself? This is nothing more than smelting. If you are hurt by the gunpowder, what can you do? There are so many things in the temple, you can't spend all day Are you all staying in Shangfang Mansion?"

Liu Chang raised his head and laughed.

"In today's temples, there are countless virtuous ministers. I will never be trapped in the Houde Hall again. From now on, I can go wherever I want and do whatever I want!"

"Don't talk too much, go and fish out that iron block!!"

"Nai Gongfei wants to show you how this steam engine is made!!"

(End of this chapter)