The Three Kingdoms: Summoned generals at the beginning, shocking Cao Cao

Chapter 320: Plead guilty and return to Hongnong

After Liu Bian had breakfast, he asked Zhou Bo to inform Chang Chengen and Liang Guan to go to the lobby. After a night's rest, Yu Yuan also recovered and stood by Liang Guan's side.

Liu Bian asked, "How did the trial go?"

Chang Chengen stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Zhao family is full of crimes. Besides Sanhekou Village, there is also the case of privately digging coal in Xishan Village under the Huayin rule. Dozens of people in Xishan Village were buried alive in the mine. , the old and the young in the family were transferred by the Zhao family, and it is unknown whether they are alive or dead at this time."

Liang Guan continued: "The Zhao family sent their daughters to the mansion of Zhaofeng, the guard of Huayin, as concubines. Zhaofeng gave the Zhao family a lot of firearms! Many women were also sent to the mansions of many courtiers in Chang'an. Later, there were not enough women. To use it, we also bought women from outside and trained them before sending them out.”

Liu Bian was greatly surprised, the Zhao clan really put their minds to it.

"What should be done according to the law of the Han Dynasty?"

"According to the law, assassinate your Majesty the Nine Yi Clan!"

Liu Bian said murderously: "Those courtiers who have ties to the Zhao family should also investigate carefully. Anyone who is corrupt and perverts the law for personal gain will be investigated and dealt with according to the law."

"According to the order!"

"My lord Chang wrote a letter for me, ordering Xiao Cong, the commander of the imperial guards, to send 200 people to Huayin, Song Ran, the servant who held the pen, came to Huayin to accompany the driver, and Ding Feng, the halberd bearer, and Du Yu came to accompany the driver."

Chang Chengen cupped his hands and said, "I obey the order."

"In addition, these things must be done in secret, so that no one can notice. I will continue to visit in secret, to see how many poisonous bubbles like the Zhao family still exist in this big Han country."

Liu Bian saw Yu Yuan standing there blankly, and pointed at Yu Yuan: "Prefect Yu, you can be regarded as a qualified prefect in governing the people. You will not be affected by the corruption of the rich and powerful families under your rule, and your character can be regarded as noble.

However, the firearms in the army leaked out privately without any notice, and my son and the Zhao family are in cahoots, using your name to bring disaster to the township, what should be the crime? "

"Your Majesty, I deserve death for my crimes!" Yu Yuan knelt on the ground and wept bitterly. He really never thought that his son would commit murder and arson in Huayin.

"I asked you to visit the countryside in the Kansai region, observe the people's sentiments, how about editing it into a book and presenting it to the imperial court?"

"Chen, I can't repay Your Majesty's kindness even if I die! Chen, take the order to thank you!"

Liu Bian waved him to retreat, and said to Liang Guan: "The Huayin matter is said to be handled by Wei Zheng, let Wei Zheng recuperate here first, and then return to Chang'an when the time is right.

These days, you and Mr. Chang have discussed things a lot, and are preparing to set up an intelligence organization dedicated to monitoring wealthy families. The local state capital may be severely corrupted, and it will be difficult to report the real situation to the court. "

"Sir, obey the order."

Back in the back hall, Bao Si and Zhao Feiyan arranged the meals, and asked the maids to leave, and the second daughter waited on Liu Bian for dinner.

In the afternoon, the three of them toured Huayin City. It seemed that Yu Yuan was quite capable.It's just that he is not suitable to be an official in charge of one party, and he is too incompetent to deal with intricate interpersonal relationships.

at dusk
Zhao Feiyan was clamoring to cook for Liu Bian, but the worried Liu Bian asked Bao Si to watch her and not let her mess around.

Liang Guan came to report, and Song Ran, Ding Feng, and Du Yu came with the guards.

Liu Bian summoned them in the lobby and asked Song Ran to accompany him, Ding Feng and Du Yu led all the guards to follow behind, Zhou Bo led five people to follow and guard the safety.

Liu Bian is going to take it easy next time, really go deep into the folks to understand the sufferings of the people, and investigate the real situation of local officials and wealthy families.

Early the next morning, Liu Bian got into the carriage with Bao Si and Zhao Feiyan, and Song Ran and Zhou Bo rode horses with guards around the carriage.

According to Liu Bian's request, Ding Feng and Du Yu had to keep a distance of two miles from them. In case of danger, they could reach the battlefield quickly with the foot strength of their horses.

After leaving Huayin, Liu Bian wanted to go to Hedong County to have a look, where there was also Dong family, a prominent family in the East.

On the way, you can not only see the scenery of Qinchuan for eight hundred miles, but also cross the Yellow River ferry to appreciate the majesty of this mother river.

Since the previous reform plan for transportation has been implemented, after leaving Huayin and heading east, I saw a large number of people building roads.

Walking in, I heard them chanting: "Work harder, hurry up. Get through as soon as possible, and benefit future generations!"

Liu Bian asked the driver to stop the carriage, stepped forward with Baosi Zhao Feiyan, cupped their hands to the old man who was resting at the side, and said, "Elder, can you give me a bowl of water?"

The old man saw Liu Bian's extraordinary bearing, accompanied by Ermei, he must be a nobleman, so he hurriedly stood up and returned the gift.

"Okay...okay, I'll fetch water for the nobleman right now."

After speaking, he turned around and picked up a jar and a stack of bowls.After pouring water for the three of Liu Bian, he asked, "Your Excellency, do you want to go east?"

"Yes, I'm going to Hedong County."

The sweet water belly made Liu Bian very comfortable, and Bao Si and Zhao Feiyan asked the old man for another bowl.

Liu Bian handed the bowl to the old man: "I haven't asked the old man's name."

The old man grinned: "The old man, Wang Da, is from Xishan Village. He and his fellow villagers built roads here."

Xishan Village?Liu Bian understood that there were coal mines there, and roads really needed to be built.

"I heard you shouting slogans, working so hard, and building roads for the court without money, why?" Liu Bian was very puzzled.

Today's big Han people do not have such qualities, they are more thinking about how to have enough food.

The old man took the bowls from Baosi and Zhao Feiyan and put the jars away: "It's not the past now. Roads were not given money. But the mines mined are real money. The court gave a lot of money, and the children in the village went to Learn skills in the school, and the days to come will be beautiful, why don't we work hard?"

Liu Bian was very happy when he heard his explanation. It is a good thing that the people recognize the court.

Bao Si was also very happy that her efforts were not in vain.

After bidding farewell to the old man, everyone set out on the road again.

After traveling for half a day, they arrived at Hongnong, where they would cross the Yellow River.The scenery of the ferry here is famous far and wide, so Liu Bian naturally didn't want to miss it.

It was getting late, so we had to cross the river tomorrow.

After entering Hongnong City, everyone found a wine shop, and each person had a large bowl of water basin with mutton and cakes, to sweep away the fatigue on the road.

The energetic Zhao Feiyan wandered the streets with two guards, while Liu Bian and Bao Si asked for a few rooms at the restaurant.He shared a room with Baosi and Zhao Feiyan, and the rest were assigned by themselves.

Song Ran sent people to find Ding Feng and Du Yu, and asked them to station outside the city. A large number of men and horses were equipped with weapons, which might cause unnecessary trouble.

Liu Bian was chatting with Bao Si when he heard Zhao Feiyan's voice outside the door: "Hurry up, hurry up, send them all to my room, don't let me break them."

Liu Bian and Bao Si looked at each other, Zhao Feiyan must have bought a lot of messy things again.After waiting for a while and seeing Zhao Feiyan come over, Liu Bian shouted: "Feiyan, you can sleep with your babies tonight."

After speaking, he stood up and closed the door, making Bao Si cover her mouth and chuckle.

(End of this chapter)