Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 121 Keeping One Party Peaceful

The newlyweds, worshiping the high hall, and going back to the house to meet relatives, a few days passed in a blink of an eye, and it was already the beginning of spring.

Everything is recovering, and spring plowing is about to start in various places. The arrival of Liu Yu has calmed down the turbulent Youzhou temporarily, but many personnel and government orders need to be dealt with urgently, and they will return to Jicheng soon.

Lu Zhi and Liu He practiced it for Liu Yu. On the round table, two pairs of father and son sat opposite each other, both worried about the fate of the big man.

Liu Yu sighed: "The Yellow Turban Rebellion caused a lot of damage to the prefectures and counties. Fortunately, it was put down in time. I hope you can rest and recuperate this year. Your Majesty can be lenient in government and support the people, and the world will soon be at peace."

Lu Zhi narrowed his eyes, shook his head and said, "If the eunuchs are not removed, the court will not be clear, I'm afraid it will be difficult to appease the people's grievances, if the wicked don't go, how can the good people enter?"

Liu Yu shook his head and said, "Your Majesty favors and trusts the eunuch, but our persuasion has been fruitless, and many good ministers have been harmed by him. Looking at the affairs of the emperors of all dynasties, is it possible that Xiao Qiang will be troubled again?"

Lu Zhiyan said: "Many disasters in the world can't be caused by the outside, but they are mostly caused by the inside. From the Lu family to Wang Mang, everything is like this. The disaster happened to Xiaoqiang and spread to the whole world. How unfortunate is the common people?"

The two drank silently, the room was silent for a while, the powerlessness in the courtroom, they were in it, and they felt the deepest, knowing that if the Emperor Ling didn't make changes, everything else would be useless, but a courtier can't judge the emperor indiscriminately, I can only feel sad in my heart.

Liu He said on the side: "The two words are very reasonable. I also think that the Yellow Turban Rebellion is not a problem for the court. It only needs to send generals to make peace. However, it is like eunuchs who exercise power and loyal officials are killed. It is a disaster. The root of the root cause, clean the source can clean the flow, if the slander is not punished, I am afraid that there will be more chaos?"

Liu Yu glanced at Liu He, as if he didn't expect him to see this layer, and sighed: "I hope that after this incident, His Majesty can have a clear understanding, stay away from traitors, and be close to virtuous ministers, otherwise..."

Lu Zhi said helplessly: "Survival and death, honor and disgrace, are actually the unity of the monarch and his ministers! If the monarch uses loyalty and goodness, the king's career will prosper, and if the ministers are traitors, then the disaster of destruction will come. How unfortunate are you and me born at this time?"

Liu Yu looked at Lu Zhi in astonishment, as if he didn't expect Lu Zhi to say such words. He paused for a moment and put the wine glass on the table, and said loudly: "I will write to your majesty right now, asking you to take this as a warning. Si Yu For Shun's four crimes, the court should be purged, the authenticity should be scrutinized, and the slanderers and sycophants should be punished!"

"Father, don't be impulsive!" Liu He hurriedly stopped Liu Yu, saying, "Father has just come to Youzhou, and it is the expectation of millions of people. If he is convicted because of this, wouldn't everyone be disappointed?"

Liu Yu said angrily: "An Ren makes the people of the world suffer, and the great Han Jiangshan was killed by a traitor?"

"My son is worried about more than that." Liu He shook his head slightly and looked at Lu Zhi: "Father-in-law, I heard that in order to discuss the Yellow Turban Rebellion, His Majesty reluctantly took out the money privately hidden in the palace to donate to the sergeant, and ordered the ministers Donate horses, crossbows, etc. to help the military, is there such a thing?"

Lu Zhi nodded and said: "At that time, the Yellow Turban was in great chaos, the prefectures and counties fell, and the capital was shaken. General Huangfu went up to appeal and summoned troops to rebel against him. He did it hastily. Now that the Yellow Turban has been leveled, why do you ask this question?"

Liu He smiled helplessly, and said: "To be disrespectful, I heard that your majesty cherishes money like life, indulges in pleasure, and used it as funds before he had to go out of hiding due to the civil uprising last year. I'm worried about the money I spent, and I have to..."

At this point, Liu He stopped, and Liu Yu and Lu Zhi's expressions changed drastically. They couldn't understand Emperor Hanling's temper very well. Once the crisis is over, he will immediately intensify his efforts to collect money to make up for holes.

Before that, Emperor Ling had the feat of selling officials and land, and now he is encouraged by the ten permanent attendants, who knows what else he will come up with later.

Liu He said slowly: "I advise my father to put the stability of Youzhou first. If His Majesty really has an edict to increase the rent and tax, then he will write a letter to advise him. It would be a blessing if the tax in Youzhou can be exempted."

"Bo Xing's words can be said to be far-sighted!" Lu Zhi glanced at Liu He in surprise, not expecting him to think so far at such a young age.

If he wrote the letter first, it would not only have no effect, but it would definitely anger Liu Hong, and if he was slandered by the Shichang attendant again, Liu Yu would most likely be convicted, and the people of Youzhou would be happy for nothing.

But when the imperial edict was issued, Liu Yu wrote a letter asking him to be dismissed on the grounds of the bitter cold in Youzhou and the prevention of war. Emperor Ling always admired Liu Yu's character, and he would definitely give him this face, at least to keep Youzhou's stability.

Liu Yu was stunned for a long time, drank the remaining wine in the cup, shook his head and said with a smile: "All of this is just a child's random speculation. Your Majesty is really so stupid. I'd better govern Youzhou first, stabilize the border, and share your worries for Your Majesty." .”

Lu Zhi also nodded and said with a smile: "Your brother is highly respected in Youzhou. Officials and people respect you. As long as you act impartially, you will be able to keep a peaceful place. Accepting the exiled people from all over the world here is also doing your best for the Han family."

Liu Yu smiled silently, and waited for Liu He to fill up the wine, raised his glass and said: "All waste is waiting for success, and all people are looking forward to it. If I drink this cup full, I should set off."

The four got up together, toasted and drank, and sent Liu Yulai to the outside of the government office. The vehicles were all ready, and the family left for Jicheng.

The chariots and horses went away, and the yellow sand was flying on the road. Lu Zhi looked into the distance with his hands behind his back, his eyes were a little dazed, and he murmured: "The bandit army has not been wiped out yet, I'm afraid there will be another uprising among the people, and the world will be in chaos. There is still a peaceful place in Youzhou."

Liu Heyan said: "Father-in-law, don't worry. My father governs the government and the people, and my son leads the army to defend the garrison. I will ensure that the bandits will not invade Youzhou. I will wait for the counties to recuperate. After a year or two, the treasury will be full. Enter the capital to serve as the king, and take the side of the Qing emperor."

"On the side of the Qing emperor?" Lu Zhi frowned slightly, looked back at Liu He, nodded and said with a smile: "The rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty should be on the younger generations like you. You must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and work harder."

Liu Heyan said: "Then I will trouble my father-in-law and guide those people well. They will become famous in the future, and you, the teacher, will also contribute a lot."

Lu Zhi laughed and scolded: "You boy, the provocative method doesn't work on the old man. I try my best. As for how much they can learn, it's up to them themselves."

At this time, the chariots and horses had disappeared, and everyone walked into the city. Liu He said again: "Among these people, Yun Chang and Yi De are the most majestic and mighty. Long him..."

"Yun Chang is proud of his superiors and can't bear his inferiors. He treats soldiers well and is proud of scholar-bureaucrats, while Yide is just the opposite. He loves gentlemen and doesn't care about villains!" Lu Zhi interrupted Liu He with a wave of his hand, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry for what you said. I have heard you say it eight hundred times, and my ears are covered with calluses!"

Liu He chuckled, and said helplessly: "This is also related to the background of the two of them. It is not easy to get rid of these habits. Only the father-in-law can make these two people listen to the teachings with an open mind."

After Lu Zhi returned to Zhuo County, he heard that Liu He had worked hard to make friends with these two people, so he knew that he valued them very much. He nodded and said, "Don't worry my son-in-law, I will definitely teach them according to their aptitude and train them to be great generals!"

Only then did Liu He heave a sigh of relief, and then turned around and told Lu Jun, "You must not let the two of them know what you said, otherwise it will backfire."

Lu Jun shook his head and smiled, "You've said that to me dozens of times."

"Is there?" Liu He was taken aback.

Lu Jun laughed and said, "If you say it a few more times, I'm afraid the whole world will know about it."

(End of this chapter)