binnovel Chapter 111 The ancient evil comes
Chapter 111 The ancient evil comes
Chapter 111 The Ancient Evil
In fact, there is not only a list of appointments of Bingzhou officials, but also a list of Bingzhou's merits.
Xun You could guess that he would probably have a heated argument with Wang Yun and others tomorrow.
We can't let Wang Yun and others go directly to the palace to argue with His Majesty, right?
Xun You pondered for a while and said, "You guys go ahead. I'll go see Zhong Tingwei later."
Several assistant ministers also guessed something, raised their hands, and took their leave.
Xun You looked at the list in front of him again and noticed a few inconspicuous names, which were to fill vacancies in Jingzhou.
"Jingzhou?" Xun You looked thoughtful.
Before he finished speaking, a eunuch with a hunched back and white hair came in from outside the door.
Xun You turned around when he heard the voice, and quickly stood up, raised his hand and said, "Taifu Ding."
Ding Su was like a kind old man. He raised his hand politely to Xun You and said with a smile, "It is admirable that Minister Xun is still concerned about official business so late at night."
Xun You was quite respectful to Ding Su. He asked him to sit down and said, "The Imperial Household Official came to see me so late at night. What's the important matter?"
Taipu was an official position in the palace, under the command of Da Changqiu, and was different from Taipu of the Nine Ministers outside the palace.
Ding Su sat opposite Xun You and said straight to the point, "Your Majesty has arrived in Beijing."
Xun You was startled, but soon regained his composure and said, "Your Majesty is probably still worried about Luoyang."
Ding Su sighed and said, "The general led his troops to kill people in the forbidden palace. We are the lucky ones who survived. Although the general is dead, some things are still difficult to clear up."
It was the first time that Xun You knew that He Jin was dead. As his former aide, he was stunned and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Ding Su looked at him and explained seriously: "The general committed suicide, and was not forced by Your Majesty."
Xun You raised his hand and said, "Yes."
Ding Su couldn't tell whether he believed it or not. After a pause, he said, "The reason why the general suddenly 'reported sick' is because someone in Hejian wanted to poison the Empress Dowager and falsely accused the general of being sent by him. The general had to avoid suspicion."
Xun You opened his eyes wide and looked at Ding Su in astonishment. His heart was shaken. He opened his mouth but could not make any sound.
He had previously speculated that He Jin's 'report of illness' was due to He Jin's forgetfulness and recklessness, but he had never expected that there was such a hidden story behind it!
Ding Su saw Xun You's expression and shook his head secretly. This was just the beginning. There were many more thrilling secrets involved.
But he couldn't tell Xun You. He gave Xun You some time to digest the news before saying, "The Empress Dowager misses her grandson, and Your Majesty also has a filial heart. Someone has been sent to invite the Empress Dowager back to the capital. When the time comes, please ask Minister Xun to go and greet her and find out where the Empress Dowager wants to live."
Xun You immediately understood why Ding Su was looking for him, and he also understood that this was Liu Bian's intention.
Figuring out the intention behind these words, Xun You raised his hand and said solemnly, "I understand."
Ding Su smiled, then sighed and said, "I can still remember the coup vividly. I am still terrified when I think about it. Your Majesty is kind and kind, and cannot bear to start another massacre."
During that palace coup, Yuan Shao led his troops from Zhuque Gate all the way to Xuanwu Gate, and killed all the eunuchs in the palace without any discrimination, leaving no one alive.
If Liu Bian had not stopped him, Yuan Shao would have almost killed his way through the palace. Ding Su, Xu Yan and others hid in Shou'an Hall, which was separated from Jingfu Hall by a wall, and luckily escaped.
Xun You was a little confused. Why did Ding Su express these emotions to him?
After saying this, Ding Su calmed down and said, "Some members of the royal family seem to be dissatisfied with your Majesty's succession to the throne."
Xun You's expression changed immediately and his brows furrowed in sternness.
Whenever Empress Dowager Dong made a move, some people would think of the previous emperor's intention to abolish the heir apparent and enthronize the younger son. Coupled with the fact that his career was not going as he wished, it was inevitable that he would have other thoughts.
This kind of thinking may not be expressed out loud, but it will definitely prompt them to do something.
"What does Minister Xun think?" Ding Su asked. As someone who had experienced a terrible crisis, he least wanted the past to happen again.
Xun You looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty and King Bohai are both beloved sons of the late emperor. The Empress Dowager loves Your Majesty and King Bohai equally. Your Majesty is the crown prince of the Eastern Palace. The world knows that your succession is legitimate and in accordance with the great order. All the ministers have seen it and it is irrefutable!"
On the issue of succession, Liu Bian was indeed undisputed. The only thing that left some people with room for speculation was Emperor Ling's move to depose the legitimate heir and enthrone the youngest heir.
Ding Su smiled and stood up and said, "Then I won't bother Minister Xun anymore."
Xun You stood up, raised his hand and said, "Taifu Ding, take care."
Xun You watched Ding Su leave and thought to himself: It seems that we must intensify the publicity of Your Majesty's achievements in leading the expedition in person to nip those people's delusions in the bud.
Ding Su left the Shangshu Terrace and walked alone on the dark road holding a lantern, preparing to return to the alley.
Not long after walking, a light suddenly came on not far ahead, followed by the sound of footsteps.
Ding Su was stunned and stood there without moving.
At the corner, three people walked out, two of them holding lanterns, and Empress Dowager He in the middle was particularly eye-catching.
Ding Su was startled, stepped forward quickly and said, "I greet the Queen Mother."
Empress Dowager He waved her hand, and the two people behind her retreated far away.
Under Ding Su's light, Empress Dowager He had a cold expression on her face and dim eyes. She asked, "Has anyone seen that old woman?"
Ding Su had been in the palace for too long and had witnessed with his own eyes Empress Dowager He entering the palace, gaining favor, competing for favor with the concubines in the harem, and fighting openly and secretly with Empress Dowager Dong, etc.
He knew that Empress Dowager He was very sensitive about Empress Dowager Dong's plan to return to the capital, and that this was not something he could interfere with!
Ding Su bowed his body, lowered his head, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I don't know."
Empress Dowager He's eyes became increasingly cold, and she said, "Look behind you before you answer my question."
Ding Su looked back and saw several imperial guards standing in the darkness not far away, their hands on the hilts of their swords.
Ding Su's heart trembled, and he quickly said, "Queen Dowager, I really don't know."
Empress Dowager He looked at him and asked, "Is Tang Ji at Bian'er's place?"
"I don't know." Ding Su said.
Empress Dowager He stared at him for a while with a cold look in her eyes, and said, "I want to ask you, is there any news outside the palace about the general and the people around him?"
Ding Su was terrified. He thought about it seriously and said, "I don't know."
"Do you really think that I won't kill you?" Empress Dowager He raised her chin slightly, glanced at Ding Su, and said in a flat tone.
Ding Su knew the inside story of Concubine Wang's death. He knelt on the ground with a plop and said, "Your Majesty, I have been in the palace for a long time and have not left for a long time. I really don't know. Please understand clearly, Your Majesty!"
Empress Dowager He was angry and murderous. After a while, she regained her expressionless face and said, "You have always been good at handling things. I have a mission for you. Take a few people out of the palace and go to Jizhou to find out some information. Anything related to the general, the old woman, and Liu Xie, write to me immediately. Also, don't let Bian'er know about this, otherwise, I will kill your entire clan!"
Ding Su felt as if his heart had sunk into an icy cave when he heard the icy words of Empress Dowager He. He did not dare to hesitate and said, "I will obey your order!"
Empress Dowager He took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and asked, "How does Bian'er plan to deal with that old woman?"
Ding Su said: "Your Majesty has ordered people to go to Hejie to meet the Empress Dowager, intending to place her in the mountains outside the city."
This old woman is really lucky!
Empress Dowager He snorted in her heart. It was not that she had not thought about assassinating Empress Dowager Dong, but she could not kill Empress Dowager Dong quietly and without leaving any trace.
"What about Liu Xie?" Empress Dowager He asked again.
Ding Su said, "I don't know."
"Useless things!"
Empress Dowager He cursed angrily, flicked her sleeves and left.
Ding Su waited until Empress Dowager He walked away, then he slowly got up, with a strange look on his face, and muttered to himself: "It's obviously Empress Dowager Dong's matter, why did it involve the general?"
Ding Su didn't dare to think too much, and hurried back to pack up and leave the palace tomorrow.
He had just taken a few steps when several guards followed him.
Ding Su's body froze. Having been in the palace for a long time, he knew the purpose of these people and his face showed bitterness.
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Early the next morning, Liu Bian appeared at the gate of Hongdumen School.
Standing next to him was Cai Yong, who looked very cautious and nervous.
Cai Yong learned from his daughter yesterday that Liu Bian had returned to Luoyang early, but he did not expect that Liu Bian would appear at Hongdumen School and be summoned early in the morning!
Liu Bian glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, said nothing, and walked straight in.
Cai Yong became even more uneasy and followed Liu Bian closely.
After walking a few steps inside, I saw some young people lying on the side of the road, their clothes in disarray, reeking of alcohol, and with a pungent smell of powder.
When Cai Yong saw this, his face stiffened and he felt angry and frightened, his heart in his throat.
Liu Bian said nothing and walked towards the dormitory of Hongdumen School.
As soon as I walked to the door, I heard an extremely noisy sound coming from inside. Standing not far away, I could see through the crack in the door a group of people with bare chests shouting, and the sound of banging was endless.
It's like gambling!
Some women also hurriedly put on their clothes and came out of the doors. When they saw Liu Bian and others, they ran away in a hurry.
Cai Yong's face turned pale and his hands trembled uncontrollably.
He knew that Hongdu School was poorly managed, but he never expected it to reach this point!
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Cai Yong fell to the ground and said in a hurry: "Your Majesty, I am guilty!"
When Liu Bian saw these scenes, his expression became extremely ugly.
This was even more ridiculous than what he had seen yesterday!
He was filled with rage, but he tried hard to hold it back. Suddenly he said in a cold voice, "I want to ask you, is it the same at the Imperial College?"
Cai Yong fell to the ground, his mouth trembling as he said, "It should not be like this..."
Liu Bian looked at him and said, "I will send someone from the palace to assist you."
How can this be called assistance? Cai Yong's mind was as clear as a mirror, and he kept saying, "Your Majesty, I obey your order."
Liu Bian snorted coldly and walked inside.
A cold snort made Cai Yong frightened. Seeing Liu Bian leaving, he hurriedly got up and followed him.
When we walked into the academy, we saw that the craftsmen were already busy early in the morning, and the sounds of hammering and banging could be heard everywhere.
Liu Bian said expressionlessly: "Where did you get the money to build the yard?"
Cai Yong bowed and said anxiously, "Yes, yes, it was donated by various places."
Liu Bian put his hands behind his back and said, "My treasury is empty. I have collected only 20 million yuan through public donations in three months. You have more face than me."
Cai Yong's legs went weak and he almost knelt down again. His face was so stiff that it was unclear whether he was crying or laughing.
When Pan Yin saw Cai Yong, he also shook his head secretly.
This person has a great reputation, but I didn't expect things to turn out like this.
At this time, a very tall and strong man, holding a beam, passed by them not far in front of them.
Liu Bian was stunned by what he saw.
This man was probably about two meters tall. It would take at least five or six people to move that beam, but he was carrying it alone, and it didn't seem too difficult for him.
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He threw the beam to the ground, turned around and said to a middle-aged man shaving his teeth not far away, "Give me money!"
The middle-aged man half-lying on the ground, his face covered by a straw hat, said casually: "The work is not finished yet, why should I get paid!"
The big man's aura changed, and he said, "You said you would pay me after I moved the beams!"