The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 460: Forbearance for the Time Being
Luoyang.

Luo Xian finally arrived here.

The closer you get to Luoyang, the more obvious the contrast becomes.

Luoyang was bustling with people, the city gates were wide open, and many pedestrians of different identities gathered at the city gates, making it very lively.

This is especially true in Luoyang City.

People come and go. In fact, after the chaos, it is not difficult to revitalize the people's economy.

The most important thing is not to mess around. As long as the overall quality of officials is slightly higher, they do not exploit the people, and let the people develop on their own, then the private economy will still grow very quickly.

But this is something that many people cannot do.

Cao Mao had only been on the throne for a short time, and the effectiveness of his other policies had not actually been apparent. It was only because of the rectification of the administration that Luoyang seemed much more prosperous.

Merchants were no longer subject to extortion and looting, and dared to come with confidence. They could sell their goods along the way without fear of being robbed. After the scholars restrained themselves, the people also dared to go out and no longer hid at home. Fewer things were robbed, and they had money and basic consumption power.

This made Luoyang much more prosperous, and many private businesses quickly emerged.

Looking at the bustling Luoyang, Luo Xian remained silent for a long time.

Chengdu can no longer be compared with this place.

Luo Xian was sent all the way to the palace.

Sitting in the carriage, Luo Xian thought about the assassination strategy.

It is said that the surrendered generals of Wei State went to Shu State with the intention of assassinating Liu Chan, but because they had no chance, they could only assassinate General Fei Yi.

Will I have the chance to assassinate the emperor?
According to General Jiang Wei, this emperor was dissolute, arrogant and unruly, very similar to Sun Ce in the past.

He told himself not to act rashly, but to get acquainted with the emperor first, and then when he let down his guard and they met armed, he could kill him with one strike.

You can't kill an emperor with your bare hands.

Jiang Wei found out that the emperor often went to the central army and even to the Secretariat. At this time, the ministers who came to see him were all armed.

As long as you can be reused in the State of Wei, you will have the opportunity to meet the emperor while wearing weapons.

Luo Xian fell into deep thought.

In fact, Luo Xian's martial arts were not that strong. He was a Confucian general who had been studying with Qiao Zhou in his early years and was proficient in classics. Later, when he took up a military position, he was mainly a commander. He was an outstanding commander, but he was by no means a fierce general who could tear tigers and leopards apart with his bare hands.

He knows some swordsmanship and can use a bow and crossbow, but he looks a bit weak.

In fact, Shu and Wu were not without talented people.

Historically, after Luo Xian defected to Sima Zhao, Sima Yan later asked him whether there were any talented people in Shu who could be employed.

Luo Xian mentioned more than ten people at the beginning, and it turned out that these people were all very talented and held important positions.

However, they were not given much importance in Shu Kingdom.

This was not because the local faction was unwilling to serve, nor because the Jingzhou faction was hit. In the final analysis, it was because the promotion path was rigid. Although it was not like the Wu Kingdom where "the general's son became a general, and the marshal's son became a marshal", it was very difficult to make a name for yourself in Shu Kingdom if no one appreciated you.

Of course, the situation in Wei was similar before Cao Mao made changes.

But now that there are assessments, people with real talent will not be easily buried.

Luo Xian was a talented person who was not valued in the Kingdom of Shu.

He clenched his fists at this moment, thinking about how to kill the Cao Wei Emperor.

He didn't have any weapons on him at the moment.

If you want to kill someone with your bare hands, can you take away the weapon?
Just as Luo Xian was thinking about it, they had already arrived at the gate of the palace.

No matter who you are, you must take off your weapons when entering the palace, unless you have the emperor's permission, in which case you can wear a sword into the temple.

However, those who enjoy such privileges often do not need to kill the emperor through assassination.

They have a more direct and simple approach.

When Luo Xian walked into the palace, what he saw were the fully armed palace guards.

The current Protector General is Yin Damu.

He was responsible for the security of the entire palace. He was not a very strategic person, nor was he an outstanding martial artist, but he was loyal to Cao Mao.

The defense in the entire palace was very tight. In the distance, there were soldiers holding crossbows, staring coldly in their direction. Any movement could result in being shot.

Luo Xian had expected this to happen and was not surprised at all.

They walked all the way to the Taiji Hall, where the general was Cheng Ji.

He was responsible for protecting the Taiji Hall. With his burly figure, he looked much stronger than Luo Xian. He was now examining Luo Xian and the others in front of him. The soldiers searched them again before Cheng Ji went in to report to the emperor.

Soon, Luo Xian and Wang Qiao appeared in the West Hall.

Wang Qiao looked extremely uneasy, no longer having the complacent look he had shown along the way.

This was not because he had done anything wrong, but was just the subconscious pressure when facing the emperor.

Unknowingly, Cao Mao's prestige in the world had reached a very high level.

Although the scholars disliked him, they also admitted this.

After three years in power, his prestige had already surpassed that of the former King of Qi and almost reached the same level as Cao Rui.

"Your Majesty, your servant Wang Qiao, pays homage to His Majesty!" "The guilty general Luo Xian pays homage to His Majesty!"

The two of them bowed to each other, one in front and one behind.

Cao Mao sat in the upper seat, surveying them. Seeing Wang Qiao's voice trembling and his entire body shaking, Cao Mao smiled and said, "You are Wang Zhennan's official, right? I heard that Wang Zhennan's father died young, and it was your father who raised him and treated him even more affectionately than he did you. You are truly the son of a virtuous man! Rise."

Wang Qiao stood up excitedly.

Cao Mao looked him over and said, "I love Wang Zhennan very much. I have decided to posthumously confer a title on his father and also to reward your father with a higher rank."

"You must inherit your family's traditions and emulate General Wang. Improve your own virtues, be generous and loving, and don't bring disgrace upon your family!"

Hearing this, Wang Qiao was extremely excited and hurriedly thanked him again.

Only then did Cao Mao look at Luo Xian standing beside him.

Luo Xian was also observing the situation around him.

In the West Hall, there were only him and the emperor, and no soldiers. However, the tall general was standing at the door, and there were many soldiers at the door.

They only need a few quick steps to rush in.

The emperor sitting in front of him did not wear a sword, and there were no weapons on display in the West Hall.

This dispelled Luo Xian's idea of seizing the weapons and taking action.

This doesn't seem easy.

However, Cao Mao noticed that something was wrong with Luo Xian. His eyes were wandering and he seemed to be looking for something.

What else could he be looking for in this West Hall?

arms?

Cao Mao's expression remained calm. He said, "Lord Luo is finally here."

Luo Xian woke up instantly and hurriedly bowed and paid homage.

"Lord Luo, I know you."

"Your father was from Xiangyang, but fled to Shu to escape the war. He served as the prefect of Guanghan. He was kind and loving, and was deeply loved by everyone. Your brother served as the prefect of Zangke and also had achievements in government, and was respected by everyone."

"No matter how great Liu Bei's kindness is, after two generations of repaying it, it should have been repaid, right?"

Luo Xian was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to answer.

Without waiting for his reply, Cao Mao continued, "I am aware of your talents. You are better at military strategy than government affairs, and you are fond of studying military tactics. You are qualified to command a large army."

"Forcing someone like you to leave is such a luxury."

Luo Xian frowned and said, "There are traitors in power in Shu who don't know how to be loyal. I am willing to assist Your Majesty wholeheartedly to cleanse my past sins."

"A crime? Fleeing to Shu to escape the war and administering government there, is that also a crime?"

Cao Mao shook his head. "You haven't cleansed yourself of your crimes, but you have many opportunities to make achievements."

"Since the chaotic end of the Han Dynasty, the world has been ravaged by war. Nine out of ten houses have been emptied of their own. The powerful have risen up and exploited the common people, causing great suffering. Even today, evildoers are rampant, traitors are in power, and good-for-nothings occupy high positions. Officials are incompetent and mediocre, while petty officials flatter and sycophant. They withhold food and fodder, embezzle the people's property, plunder merchants, and commit all sorts of evil!"

"I have the ambition to help the world. In the three years since I took power, the Wei Dynasty has begun to clean up its corrupt policies and is on the verge of prosperity."

"Only when the world is unified can the people be free from worry. To the north, the Xianbei are wreaking havoc, and the Hu King has gathered two hundred thousand soldiers. To the west, the Hu and Qiang are in rebellion, with hundreds of tribes. There is no peace."

"Every time I think of this, I dare not neglect the work at hand. I just want to complete my mission as soon as possible, stabilize the border, and create a prosperous era."

"The people of the world have suffered from war for too long. Scholars have no chance to display their talents, soldiers and generals have no chance to die a good death, there are many orphans and widows, the elderly have no support, and the young have no care."

"These are all important matters that I need to resolve."

After Cao Mao said this, Wang Qiao felt his blood boiling and his eyes began to shine, not to mention Luo Xian.

He almost couldn't help but ask Luo Xian.

Can your emperor do this?
Luo Xian fell silent at this moment, and his hands began to tremble slightly.

Cao Mao's words echoed in his mind like the sound of a bell.

After hearing these words, he thought about Jiang Wei and Chen Qi's explanations and plans, and felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

His mood became a little complicated and he didn't know what to say.

Cao Mao had a smile on his face, "Lord Luo, this is what a real man should do, assist the Holy King and achieve great things."

"Are you willing to sincerely assist me and create a truly prosperous era for all the people of the world?"

Luo Xian's lips trembled for a moment.

Now that I have no weapons in my hands, it is definitely unrealistic to assassinate him.

It is better to pretend to surrender first, pretend to assist, gain the emperor's trust, and then try to get rid of him!

Luo Xian hurriedly saluted again.

"I am willing to assist Your Majesty and achieve great things!"

"Okay, stand up now. Come sit down here. I have something to ask you."

(End of this chapter)