Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 830
The 12th year of Yankang, February
The waiter ordered Guo Jia to enter the Zhonglie Hall, and more than half of the criminals involved in corruption were sent to the traitor hall after being executed. They faced Zhonglie and could not kneel down. Many people will come here to cast aside the sculptures of these traitors. As for the Zhonglie Hall, it was also opened under the suggestion of Shang Shuling.

Common people, scholars can come here to pay homage to these martyrs, but there are many soldiers standing around to guard against, fearing that some foolish people will do something to insult the martyrs.

After the turmoil gradually subsided, Liu Xi made two edicts. The first was to call Zhuge Liang who was far away in Yuzhou. Anyone with a discerning eye could understand that the position of servant was probably to be given to Zhuge Liang. However, Zhuge Liang is the emperor's confidant. There is no problem with his seniority, political achievements, and serving as the third order in these years. No one is dissatisfied with this, except Yanzhou Mu.

The second thing, the emperor urgently called Man Chong to Houde Hall.

Many ministers who were paying attention to the Hall of Houde panicked. This is not a good thing.

And Liu Xi apparently summoned not only Man Chong, but also many people, besides Man Chong, Liu Zhen, Zhong Gou, Ding Yi, Wang Can, Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Wei Ji, Wang Xiang , Liu Shao and other nine people, Man Chong was the first to arrive at Houde Hall because he was in Luoyang. The legal documents prepared in these years were handed over to him, and he was asked to stay in Luoyang and not allowed to go out.

The rest of the people also arrived one by one, and when Zhuge Liang arrived, the rest of the people were waiting in the station.

The emperor ordered that Man Chong led the other nine people to the palace. Man Chong frowned with a solemn expression. Only when he chatted with Fazheng and Zhuge Liang did he show a little smile on his face. The smile was also a bit creepy, but it still represented his attitude after all. After all, these two were his old friends from the East Palace. The three of them got together and chatted about something.

After Zhuge Liang arrived in Luoyang, he was even more surprised when he learned that other people had also arrived in Luoyang, especially when he learned that Fazheng had arrived and only stayed with Princess Raoyang for two or three days, so he hurriedly visited Fazheng. "Although Fazheng's behavior is a bit cruel, but for his friends, it's quite good. It's a joy to meet old friends. The two get together and talk about their respective political affairs.

Both parties were very happy. Fazheng talked about overseas affairs, and Zhuge Liang listened very carefully. Fazheng and Zhou Yu have done a lot of things in these years. The ships of the big man have spread all over the known Above the sea area, the wealth brought to the big man every year is not even lower than that of Xizhou. Zhuge Liang was particularly shocked by these things. Before that, he had never paid so much attention to the institution of the Overseas Government.

And when Zhuge Liang talked about his governance in Yuzhou, Fazheng couldn't help but praise again and again. Zhuge Liang's behavior in Yuzhou is worth learning from Fazheng. In recent years, Fazheng has been developing Yizhou, relocated the people, and carried out reclamation. For example, he wants to turn Yizhou into an important port outside the Han sea area. Zhuge Liang's many political methods in Yuzhou are worthy of his emulation.

The two chatted like this for three days before Man Chong arrived.

When the three of them held it together, it meant that Zhuge Liang and Fa were talking, and Man Chong was just listening carefully.

"You know, why did His Majesty call us here?" Fazheng asked with some doubts, Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "I don't know either, maybe Manjun will know." The two looked at Manchu at the same time Chong, Man Chong frowned, and said: "Si Zhong Ling passed away, if I think right, Zhuge Jun came here to serve as Shi Zhong Ling."

Zhuge Liang didn't say anything, but Fazheng laughed, cupped his hands and said: "The servant is in front of me, but I haven't paid homage, I'm rude, I'm rude!" Zhuge Liang smiled helplessly, and said: "Fajun, don't be joking. , don’t say that I’m not an order of servants yet, even if I’ve already served, don’t do that. You and I are still good friends.”

Fazheng looked at Manchong, and asked again: "What about us people? Aren't we here to serve as the officials of Shizhongtai? If so, I hope Mr. Zhuge can keep the position of Changshi for me!"

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"Hey, Fa Jun, don't joke." Zhuge Liang said helplessly, then looked at Man Chong and asked, "Did Your Majesty say anything to Man Chong before?"

Man Chong shook his head, just looked at those people, he had some vague guesses in his heart.

Zhuge Liang and Fazheng followed their gazes to look at a few people in the distance. Zhuge Liang only recognized Wang Can among them, but not the others. Man Chong said in a low voice: "These people, that young and handsome The young man, called Ding Yi, named Zhengli, is from Peiguo, his father has a very good relationship with Cao Situ, he grew up with the five tigers of the Cao family since he was a child, and he is quite talented."

Hearing his words, Zhuge Liang thought for a moment, and then said: "Then I remembered, this person once wrote an article "On Rites of Punishment", and it was quite good. I have read his book, but I didn't expect , this person is so young."

Fazheng was thoughtful, and Man Chong continued: "The one named Liu Zhen, named Gongsi, from Nanyang, is the son of King Shading, after Anzhong Kang Houdan, a relative of the Han family. Cai..is an apprentice of Mr. Shui Jing."

"I also recognize this person. He once wrote the book "Punishment First, Rituals Later". But him?" Zhuge Liang asked again.

Man Chong nodded.

Fazheng and Zhuge Liang immediately understood and laughed. Fazheng said, "The other two, one named Zhonggou, wrote "On Criminal Measures". There are also Wei Ke and Wang Can, who also studied together. Then, Your Majesty will call us here." Fazheng didn't continue, but just laughed, and Zhuge Liang and Man Chong also understood in their hearts, and nodded.

They waited for a while at the gate of the palace, and the yellow gate came out just now, welcoming everyone to enter.

Many of them entered the palace for the first time, looking at the surroundings curiously, Man Chong led them all the way to Houde Hall. Among these people, some of them knew each other and gathered together separately, but , There are also people who don't know anyone, such as Ding Yi, but he soon became acquainted with Zhong Gou, and the two walked together.

When they arrived at Houde Hall, Huangmen didn't even ask, and shouted their names directly. Everyone took off their shoes, lowered their heads, and ran straight into Houde Hall with small steps. Liu Xi sat in Houde Hall. Inside the Hall of Virtue, everyone was dressed in formal attire, with solemn expressions. After everyone walked in, it was time to pay respects to the emperor. Liu Xi returned the salute and graciously asked them to sit down.

It has to be said that for this meeting, the Son of Heaven has made sufficient preparations. He is not unfamiliar with these people in the slightest, and he can accurately name each person, even what they did, and even The proposition and the works are very clear. As soon as he was seated, he said: "Bo Ning, I'm sorry. I'm about to finish reading your works. Fortunately, you have arrived."

"Kong Ming, stay safe, long time no see."

"Zhengli, don't be restrained. Although I have never met you, I have met your father before."

After talking for a while, a group of people who didn't know each other sat together, but there was no embarrassment at all. Liu Xi was very kind to them, as if he and everyone were old friends who had known each other for a long time. They didn't have too much enthusiasm for anyone, and soon, under the lead of the emperor, everyone got to know each other and talked with each other with smiles.

Qi Yue brought some tea, and everyone drank the tea. From the local politics, to the foreign strategy of the great man, Zhuge Liang looked at these people seriously. Obviously, these people are all knowledgeable people, and they are very knowledgeable about the law. He is very insightful, but he is a little weaker in terms of politics. Liu Xi chatted with them gently, and asked about their family situation.

This moved everyone who came here, especially some young people, who couldn't hide their excitement and joy when they learned that the emperor attached so much importance to them.

After talking for a long time, Liu Xi just got to the point. He said a little lonely: "I have asked you to come here because I have something important to ask. You may have also learned about the recent tomb robbery. The big man It is getting stronger and stronger, and the people are getting richer. However, the hidden dangers in the big man are gradually appearing. Many people who have never enjoyed such a rich life are addicted to it. They have forgotten morality and committed violations for a little money A matter of law!"

Everyone hurriedly bowed again, "The minister is incompetent!"

Liu Xi asked everyone to stand up, and continued: "You are all talents in the law. You have studied ancient laws, and you have written ideas to express new laws. Now, I have invited you here because I want you to write together for the great man. The new law, the matter of the new law, has been busy for six years, but it has not been settled. What happened now makes me understand that this matter cannot be delayed any longer."

"You are all capable people. If you can work together to write a book of Han law, it must be a blessing for a great man." The emperor said, looking at the crowd, full of favors, Zhuge Liang and others were full of confidence, obviously He thought it could be done, but there were also a few people who looked a little sad, and Liu Xi knew what they were worried about. Among these people, even though they had never met before, there were still some conflicts and contradictions.

The source of the conflict is the relationship between ritual and law.

Among them, some people firmly believe that various rituals should be established first, and then laws should be formulated, but some people think that punishment should be preceded by rituals, and there are even a few who think that rituals and laws are separated, or that rituals and laws are unified. It is not easy for people who are completely opposite to write the law together, especially for those whose opinions are not recognized by everyone, it is not easy to change their opinions.

Liu Xi also knew that it was difficult, but he had a solution in his heart.

The way is
Liu Xi turned his head and looked at Zhuge Liang.

(End of this chapter)