I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 224
Li Jue and Jia Xu returned to Luoyang and reported Liu Jian's situation to Dong Zhuo.

Li Jue originally thought that Dong Zhuo would blame him in the name of returning without merit, but the fact is that Dong Zhuo didn't say a word, but just nodded indifferently and said: "I know, I have worked so hard on this trip, and go to rest. After planning, make a conclusion."

Li Jue withdrew gratefully and guiltily, and Jia Xu also walked out together.

But before he left the hall, Dong Zhuo stopped him: "Wen He wait a minute, I have something to ask you."

Jia Xu naturally understood that Dong Zhuo wanted to keep him because he wanted to ask for information about Liu Jian.

He immediately took orders and stayed in the hall.

Dong Zhuo flicked his big sleeves and said, "Wen He, in your opinion, what is Liu Jian's intention behind this move?"

Jia Xu said calmly, "Sikong is self-evident."

"Hahaha, yes, the old man understands, the old man just wanted to ask you."

Jia Xu said: "It's nothing more than watching the changes."

Dong Zhuo nodded, and said: "That's right, just wait and see. This son is extremely calm in dealing with people. To be honest, the old man can sometimes see through him, but sometimes he can't. But speaking from the heart, Liu Jian has always They are all nobles of the old man. When he was the governor of Bingzhou, this person was in the dream of the old man. He was actually the golden swallow who helped the old man build a nest. It is strange to say that since I met this man, the old man has always been smooth sailing. Career is very smooth."

Afterwards, Dong Zhuo narrated to Jia Xu what had happened with Liu Jian in these years.

Jia Xu just listened carefully and didn't make any comments.

It's just that when Dong Zhuo said he was tired, he would answer "Oh", or nod suddenly, and say "Yes, yes."

Dong Zhuo is also getting older, almost 60 years old, his personality and blood are much softer than when he was young.

Of course, compared to gentleness, he is naturally fierce and violent.

Dong Zhuo, who was very old, chattered to Jia Xu, his mouth was dry, as if he was recalling the past.

After finishing speaking, Dong Zhuo let out a long and comfortable sigh, with a rather contented expression on his face.

When people get older, they like to chat with people, and no matter who the person is, as long as they can let themselves say what they are holding in their chests, that is good.

After Dong Zhuo finished speaking, Jia Xu remained silent, just nodding vigorously.

Dong Zhuo said with a smile: "I don't mean anything else when I tell you this, just to let you know what kind of person Liu Deran is. This kid, no matter how young he is, his thoughts are no less than that of the old man. People, like the old man, have great ambitions, so the old man has to be careful with him."

Jia Xu cupped his hands and said: "From the point of view of the officials, Liu Deran is watching the affairs in Beijing quietly. It's not that he intends to make an enemy of Sikong. Liu Deran will not easily make an enemy of others. He should be waiting for another group of people. manner."

Dong Zhuo smiled a little: "The Yuan family, right? Haha, I understand."

Jia Xu said: "According to the officials, Liu Deran will definitely not take any action in the short term. Sikong doesn't need to worry too much. He just needs to take care of the affairs in Beijing. As long as Sikong can control the situation in the court, let Liu Deran Seeing that Sikong can completely control Luoyang, Liu Jian will naturally retreat when the time comes."

Dong Zhuo stood up slowly, and said: "That's right, it's time for me, I should also go see the old man of the Yuan family."

Jia Xu hurriedly said: "Wait a minute, Sikong! There is one more important matter right now, and Sikong still needs to make a decision early."

"What's the matter?"

"Luoyang Chaozhong Gongqing and the people in the party are all famous people who have been famous for a long time. Even if Sikong conscripts them into the government, there may not be anyone who will serve Sikong sincerely. According to the official, Sikong has no shortage of elite soldiers right now. A strong general, but he lacks a confidant and a resourceful man."

Dong Zhuo pointed to Jia Xu, and said, "A confidant of counselors, aren't you the one?"

Jia Xu shook his head and said: "After all, the last official was born in Liangzhou, with little knowledge and little understanding of the Kanto families. If Sikong wants to accomplish great things, he needs to enlist resourceful people from Luoyang to serve as his staff. .”

Dong Zhuo pondered for a while, then said: "Although this old man intends to recruit the world's talents for his own use, but the Kanto gentry all despise this old man's background, and now this old man doesn't know how to do it."

Jia Xu said: "Gongqing's noble family may not be able to take it all for his own use for a while, but it doesn't mean that all the scholars in Luoyang are worse than Sikong. It seems that among the three bureaus, those who have no roots and no support in Beijing have drifted away. Lang Guan, who has not been transferred for several years, is not exactly what Sikong needs to take in, and there are also doctors in the Imperial Academy, who have no power, and if they promise great profits, they may not be used by Sikong."

Dong Zhuo laughed loudly and said, "Since that's the case, how about leaving this matter to you?"

Jia Xu hurriedly said: "The Mo official can't do it, the Mo official has a lonely temperament, and he can only talk in front of Sikong. If the Mo official is asked to recruit talents for Sikong, it may disappoint Sikong."

Dong Zhuo has roughly figured out Jia Xu's context since he conquered Jia Xu. He immediately said, "Since that's the case, I'll leave this matter to Niu Fu. You can help him from the sidelines. Just mention him more."

Jia Xu hurriedly said, "The last official is under the order of Sikong."

After leaving Dong Zhuo's mansion, Jia Xu let out a long sigh of relief.

The matter of recruiting aides for Dong Zhuo has to be implemented as soon as possible, to see if there are any suitable people among these gentry groups in Luoyang City, who can be recommended to Dong Zhuo as his subordinates.

Only in this way can he slowly remove himself from the most front-line counselors under Dong Zhuo's command.

Jia Xu felt that he could see the timing and give Dong Zhuo appropriate advice... But being questioned for such a long time was not of much benefit to Jia Xu himself.

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Two days later, Dong Zhuo ordered people to send famous stabs to Yuan Kai's mansion, and went to pay homage to the mansion in person.

If Dong Zhuo was still an old official for Yuan Kai, the Yuan family could say that he would come and go as soon as he was called, but now the situation has changed. Having controlled the entire armament of Luoyang City, even Yuan Kui and others wanted to see the emperor, but it was not easy.

At this time, Dong Zhuo wanted to come to the Yuan family to pay homage to the mansion, so Yuan Kai could only let him come, and it was difficult to refuse.

Hearing that Dong Zhuo was coming to Yuan's house, Yuan Ji also came to accompany him and greeted Dong Zhuo with his uncle Yuan Kai.

After meeting Yuan Ji, Yuan Wei showed a rare expression of guilt.

"It is my fault that I regret not listening to Shi Ji's words, and even have today's disaster."

Yuan Ji hurriedly comforted Yuan Kai and said, "Uncle, there is no need to be like this. Dong Zhuo's wolfish ambition, I never thought of it, otherwise I would have taken precautions early on. I can't blame uncle for this."

"I don't know why he came to my mansion today?"

"Soldiers come to block the water and cover them with earth, let him have whatever purpose, let's continue with the tricks." Yuan Ji said affirmatively.

Not long after, a burst of unrestrained laughter was heard outside the gate of the main courtyard.

Afterwards, Dong Zhuo, a burly man, came to Yuan Kai's main courtyard with arrogance and courage.

"Brother Yuan, in the past few days in the capital, we have only discussed business matters, and have never visited Brother Yuan in private. Today, my younger brother is here to plead guilty to my elder brother. Please don't blame my younger brother for being abrupt!"

Yuan Kai's face turned blue, and he rushed forward to give Dong Zhuo a big slap in the face.

Over the years, Dong Zhuo has always referred to Yuan Wei as "Yuan Gong" no matter in his current work reports or letters.

How today, it became "Brother Yuan"!
This is to make it clear that he wants to turn against the customer and be on an equal footing with himself.

"What kind of person is this old man? How can I be worthy of Sikong paying a visit to the mansion in person, and I should be the one who personally visits the mansion of the first step." Yuan Kai said slightly sarcastically.

"Hahaha, what a shame!"

After all, there was no need for Yuan Kai to think about it, Dong Zhuo went into the hall of the Yuan family on his own.

The two sides sat down, and Yuan Wei ordered people to serve honey water.

Dong Zhuo picked up the honey water with a smile, and frowned after taking a sip.

"Brother Yuan, my younger brother was born in Bian County. He is good at bowing and horses. He has been traveling in the desert all year round. I'm not used to jujube and honey. How about some wine instead?"

Yuan Ji narrowed his eyes, but Yuan Kai remained calm and expressionless, and ordered, "Serve the wine."

When I was young, some people in the mansion brought water and wine, and enshrined it for Dong Zhuo to drink freely.

Dong Zhuo took a sip of water and wine, stroked his beard, nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "It's really enjoyable! The wine in Yuan's family is different from the ones outside. Five generations and three princes, or five generations and six princes! Hahaha, alas, the leader of a famous family in the world is really enviable."

Speaking of this, Dong Zhuo took a special look at Yuan Ji.

Yuan Kui took a deep breath, ignoring the targeting in Dong Zhuo's words.

"I don't know if Zhong Ying came here today. What is the so-called matter? Is it for public or private?"

Dong Zhuo said slowly: "Both public and private!"

"Is this private? Naturally, I want to visit brother Ciyang. Brother is Dong's old benefactor. Old brother, Dong is here in Luoyang. Anyone can refuse to worship, but you must not disrespect brother Ciyang."

Yuan Kai sighed, and said: "Thank you Zhongying, the old man lived to this age, and only then did he realize that my old face is so honorable."

Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "Of course, Yu Gong also has it! The old man is thinking, entering the capital Luoyang will be settled, everything is complicated, the emperor can't govern himself, and all the affairs of the world are piled up in the Shangshutai. Brother Ciyang recorded the affairs of the Shangshu himself. Working hard every day, this old man can't bear it, thinking about it, I still have to share my brother's worries!"

As soon as these words were said, Yuan Wei's heart tightened suddenly.

He knew in his heart that Dong Zhuo had taken aim at the political power of the Han Dynasty.

What does he want to do?
"I don't know how Zhongying wants to share my worries?"

"The old man intends to re-establish the Thirteen Caos to assist His Majesty and take charge of Luoyang's affairs. I don't know what Brother Ciyang thinks?"

Yuan Kui and Yuan Ji immediately understood when they heard the words!
It is false to set up Thirteen Caos to assist state affairs.

The Thirteen Caos of the Han Dynasty in the past were the full-time secretariat of the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, equivalent to the emperor's "six ministers".

This is not to help Yuan Wei share his worries, this is to restore the prime minister system, to fight Yuan Wei and the scholars of the world for power!
　I'm very sorry, these days I've been traveling around Guangzhou, Foshan, Nanning and other places to take orders for the company's customers. on the line
　　
　
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