I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 162 Liu Jian Li Mu
Liu Hong was very angry after hearing Liu Jian's words.

He said angrily: "Deran, what you said is your fault! Your Liu family in Zhuoxian County has already been considered by me as a family member who knows your seniority. This matter is still handled by the emperor himself. Is it true that I recognize it? People in the clan, are they not worthy of an orphan girl from the Cao family? It’s nothing more than an official position!"

"I don't want to hide it, now I want to set up the Eighth School of Xiyuan in the capital. Your elder brother Liu Bei also made great achievements in the Yellow Turban War in the past. He is also your confidant. He also gave me good advice in the past. The affairs of the locality are a talent! The clan in my hands is not good enough to be used, so I will give him a grace and give him the post of captain!"

"Let him help me in command of the army in the capital! I still don't believe that he can't be worthy of a daughter of the Cao family!"

Liu Jian was overjoyed when he heard this.

He hastily bowed to Liu Hong: "I thank Your Majesty for your kindness on behalf of Brother Cong! All blessings, Your Majesty!"

Liu Hong said again: "As for this marriage, that's it! You have to know, it's also for the sake of the big man, and for my longevity! It's also a great credit to Liu Bei. Later, I will send someone to Cao Song's house to find Cao Song. That old man How can you not give me face?"

Now, even if Liu Bei married Cao's daughter, Liu Hong would not have any opinion on Liu Jian, because this matter was purely facilitated by Liu Hong himself. Not only would he not blame Liu Jian, but he felt that Liu Jian and Liu Bei did him a big favor.

Liu Jian doesn't need to stand in line anymore.

As for Yuan Ji's side, it's easy to say, this was done exactly according to his wishes.

However, I never thought that Liu Hong would be so generous that he directly agreed to promise Liu Bei the post of captain.It can be seen that heaven also wants to give Liu Bei a chance.

When he said this, Liu Hong was already very tired. He lay down weakly on the side, his eyelids were fighting up and down uncontrollably, as if he was about to fall asleep.

But it's no wonder that Liu Hong is seriously ill now, he doesn't have much physical strength at all, and his appetite has also dropped drastically. He is getting thinner day by day.

It is not easy to insist on talking so much to Liu Jian and the others today.

Liu Jian winked at Liu Yan, and Liu Yan immediately understood.

"Your Majesty, I have something to advise." Liu Yan said loudly.

Liu Hong coughed heavily again, spitting out a mouthful of bloody phlegm.

He looked at Liu Yan and said weakly, "Aiqing is talking about Li Mu, right?"

Liu Yan said: "That's right! Your Majesty, I heard that since February, due to the remaining forces of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, bandits and bandits have sprung up all over the place, reaching Yizhou in the west and Jiaozhi in the south. The big ones have two to thirty thousand soldiers, the small ones have six to seven thousand soldiers, and there are more than one million Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army, and one million Black Mountain Army. Attacking counties and counties, killing officials, the momentum is huge, one after another, forming a prairie fire I think that at this time, if we don’t set up animal husbandry to secure the states, the country will be in turmoil!”

"Moreover, in order to deal with the thieves, the tyrants from all over the country are also secretly hoarding food, grass and ordnance. When the momentum gradually rises in the future, it may be difficult to suppress! Your Majesty!"

Liu Hongchang sighed, he knew more or less about these things.

Especially the last time Liu Jian wrote a letter about the justice of Zhending County, Changshan County, which shocked Liu Hongzhi deeply.

The prestige of the Han Dynasty has weakened to such an extent in the local area!

At this time, all places are restless, and the counties are uncertain.

Liu Hong also knew that maybe he had to use Li Mu's method to make himself feel at ease.

Liu Hong looked at Liu Jian and asked, "Deran, what do you think?"

Liu Jian said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I think that Your Majesty should not only establish a shepherd, but also delegate power to other Liu clansmen."

Liu Hong didn't understand the meaning of Liu Jian's words for a while.

Isn't the appointment of Liu's clan members as shepherds delegating power to them?

What does it mean to "delegate rights to other Liu clansmen", and who are the other Liu clansmen referring to?

Seeing that Liu Hong didn't seem to understand the meaning of his words, Liu Jian immediately said: "Your Majesty, the devolution of power that I refer to refers to the devolution of power by Your Majesty to the princes and kings in various places."

As soon as this remark came out, not only Liu Hong, but also Liu Yan was stunned on the spot.

Dong Fu on the side looked even more embarrassed.

Who would have thought that this brat would be so bold as to say such a thing!
Containing the princes and kings is the administrative policy of the Han emperors in all dynasties. How can it be possible to delegate power to them?
Liu Hong's face was a little flushed. Although he was horrified in his heart, he also knew that Liu Jian was not the kind of person who would casually speak to him.

Liu Hong asked impatiently, "Deran? Why do you say that?"

Liu Jian said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I think that the princes and kings have been suppressed by the kings of all dynasties over the years. Whether it is power, connections, or influence, they have reached the lowest level in the local area, and they will not pose any threat to your majesty at all. Haoyou has completely surpassed the princes and kings."

"It's better to lose two thousand stones than to lose everyone! This is common sense in the hearts of all the local people. The influence of Haoyou in the local area has been far stronger than that of the Han Dynasty. Now that the Yellow Turban is coming, the national power is empty. I'm afraid it will be ten years later. Inside, all the heroes of the world will establish a country within a country in the counties!"

"The people in various places only recognize the big clan, not your majesty. If we don't clamp down on the locality, it will be a catastrophe for our dynasty in a few years! Granting the power to the princes and kings to open the mansion is not to grant the princes and kings the right to govern the place. Allowing them to have a certain degree of influence can contain the local powerful and right, and form a three-way check and balance with the local prime minister and prefect, which is conducive to the re-infiltration of His Majesty's imperial power in the local area."

"After hundreds of years of suppression, the kings of various places have been dismissed as mediocre. Even if they are granted the right to open a government, they will not be able to harm the central government. This method will not let the power of the princes and kings expand too much. They will only serve your majesty. The use, of course, is just a small suggestion, whether to adopt it or not depends on His Majesty's own decision."

After listening to Liu Jian's words, Liu Hong remained silent and didn't know how to answer for a while.

But Liu Jian could tell from Liu Hong's expression that Liu Hong was not completely against this matter.

It's just that I can't accept it for a while. I believe that after weighing the pros and cons, you, an emperor who is good at deceitful schemes, will definitely make up his mind to grant the princes and kings the right to open the mansion.

In this way, the pressure on oneself in the future can be weakened a lot.

Afterwards, Liu Hong spoke again: "As for Li Mu, I feel that just as the two love ministers said, the current situation is very serious. When changing the local government affairs, Liu's clan must be in charge of the local area. Try it slowly, don't change the system comprehensively, so as to avoid turmoil, I think we can appoint a few pastors first to see the effect later."

When Liu Jian and Liu Yan heard this, they knew that the matter was done.

Then the next step is to look at the candidates for Limu.

In fact, there is no good choice for Liu Hong as Li Mu's primary candidate.

Liu Hong looked back and forth between the old and the young in front of him.

Then he glanced at Dong Fu next to him, and asked, "This shepherd must be someone who is extremely loyal to me, and there are two loyal people in front of me! Apart from you two, who else can I trust?" ?”

Liu Yan hurriedly bowed to Liu Hong, saying that he was old and frail, and it was difficult for him to take on a big responsibility.

Liu Yan is modest, and Liu Jian is naturally unwilling to lag behind.

It is still necessary to be polite.

He also said to Liu Hong: "The matter is of great importance. I am young and have little virtue, so I dare not take charge of your majesty."

Liu Hong stretched out his hand to block the conversation of the two people.

"You two lovers, don't underestimate yourself, I don't trust anyone except you, so there is no need to refuse!"

What Liu Hong said was true.

Originally, it was an extremely difficult decision for Liu Hong to abolish Shi Limu. It was impossible for him to randomly pick up a few people and throw them at this sensitive position.

Looking at all the clans, only Liu Yan, Liu Jian, and Liu Yu, the Prime Minister of Ganling in Jizhou, will gain Liu Hong's trust.

Others do not work well.

"You two lovers, at this time, don't be polite to me. You two are the ones who are in charge of this position. I just sent you to Hezhou? This makes me very headache..."

At this moment, Liu Hong seemed to suddenly remember something.

He looked at Dong Fu at the side, and asked: "Dong Aiqing, in your opinion, among all the states and counties in the world, where should try to establish animal husbandry first?"

As for where Liu Yan and Liu Jian wanted to go, the three of them had communicated with each other in advance, Dong Fu naturally knew it well.

Liu Jian wanted to go to Jizhou.

But Liu Yan wanted to go to Cochin.

However, some time ago, Dong Fu persuaded Liu Yan to change his career to Yizhou on the grounds that Yizhou was a son of heaven.

At that moment, I heard Dong Fu say to Liu Hongjian: "In today's world, if you talk about the gentry clan's intertwined roots and mutual cliques, Jizhou is the most. The fate is too late to convey, with Yizhou as the leader."

"If the matter of these two states can be decided first, then it will be an example for all states in the world. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

(End of this chapter)