ushernet Chapter 265 New and Old Prime Ministers
Chapter 265 New and Old Prime Ministers
Chapter 265 New and Old Prime Ministers
Liu Xie brought a large group of troops, separated the two sides and stood in the middle.
As time passed, the originally noisy teachers and students of the Imperial College gradually quieted down, and all their eyes were on Liu Xie.
This imperial brother seldom appeared in public, and the only thing that can be remembered is the long speech he gave in the Taichang Temple.
After a burst of excitement, Taixue teachers and students began to look forward to Liu Xie's stance.
Zuo Li came very quickly. Seeing Liu Xie's big show, he had a bad feeling in his heart. He showed humility on his snow-white face, raised his hand, and said with a smile: "I greet your highness."
Liu Xie naturally recognized Zuo Li, and looked down at him expressionlessly, saying, "You blocked the Imperial Guards at the gate of the Imperial College. Where is the dignity of the Han Dynasty? Where is the dignity of the court? Where is the majesty of your majesty?"
Zuo Li didn't expect Liu Xie to put such a big hat on him right away, so he smiled and said, "I am just following the order of the emperor. It is these teachers and students of the Imperial College who are disobeying the order and preventing me from arresting the wanted criminal."
"You know how to get things done!"
Liu Xie snorted coldly, his face full of majesty.
Zuo Li bowed beside Liu Xie, a respectful smile on his snow-white face.
He didn't say anything, but his mind was calculating rapidly.
Liu Xie appeared here to resolve this matter.
With Liu Xie around, he couldn't force it, and of course, he didn't think of forcing it. He did this to force the bigwigs in the court to come forward, but he didn't expect that the one who came would be Liu Xie, the King of Bohai.
This is a 'troublesome figure' in both the government and the public, and no one wants to get involved.
But he is the only 'emperor's younger brother' nowadays, and his status is very special. He should be respected as he should be, and he should be well behaved.
Seeing Zuo Li stopped talking, Liu Xie felt relieved. He turned to the teachers and students of the Imperial College, put his hands behind his back, and asked coldly, "Are you gathering together to disobey the emperor's order?"
The teachers and students in the Imperial College looked at each other and whispered to each other. After a long while, a middle-aged man came out and raised his hand. He raised his hand solemnly and respectfully and said, "Replying to King Bohai, the Yellow Gate North Temple Prison has arrested dozens of people from the Imperial College. They are rampant in the Imperial College and arrest people at will, which has caused chaos in the Imperial College. Thousands of teachers and students are in a state of panic and cannot conduct daily studies. It is not that we have gathered together to disobey the order, but that the Yellow Gate North Temple Prison has acted recklessly and made the Imperial College restless. Your Highness, the Imperial College is the hope of the world and the foundation of the country. We cannot act rashly. Please understand your Highness."
Liu Xie listened to this man's long and meaningless speech, then looked at Zuo Li and asked, "Who do you want to arrest?"
Zuo Li raised his hand quickly and said, "Your Highness, it was three doctors from the Imperial College who were involved in risky lending, extortion, and blackmail."
Liu Xie frowned, turned to the teachers and students of the Imperial College, and said, "Hand him over."
The middle-aged man said anxiously, "Your Highness, they have already arrested more than ten people. If they arrest more, there will be no more doctors in the Imperial Academy."
The so-called "doctor" is the person who teaches in the Imperial Academy.
Liu Xie snorted coldly and said, "Then use this kind of worm? Hand over the people and let me take them away. Do you want to wait for them to be caught by the Huangmen Beisi Prison, or hand them over to me? You decide for yourself."
When the middle-aged man saw that Liu Xie was not here to help them, his face became a little stiff. He looked back and had to go back and get together to discuss the matter.
Seeing that Liu Xie did not take sides, Zuo Li glanced at the others and stepped forward and whispered, "Your Highness, there are still many people to be arrested."
Liu Xie remained motionless and said calmly, "Then it's your business."
Zuo Li smiled and stepped back.
The teachers and students inside the Imperial College had an agreement and three people walked out. The oldest was over fifty years old, with a hunched back and gasping for breath after every few steps.
The middle-aged man came back, raised his hand, and said sincerely: "Your Highness, please take care of it."
Liu Xie knew exactly what they were doing. He snorted coldly and turned away.
The middle-aged man wanted to say more, but when he saw Liu Xie leaving, all the words in his heart were stuck in his throat.
The three doctors were carried away in a hurry by the Yulin Army.
Zuo Li felt a little sorry when he saw that the teachers and students of the Imperial College did not rush out to cause trouble, so he could only turn around and leave with his people.
The fierce confrontation in front of the gate of Imperial College was easily resolved because of the appearance of Liu Xie.
The senior officials from both the government and the opposition, who had been paying close attention to this situation, all breathed a sigh of relief.
If the teachers and students of the Imperial College really had a conflict with the Huangmen Beisi Prison, it would be a huge trouble and no one would be able to deal with it easily.
Fortunately, it was resolved peacefully.
From the Secretariat to the Six Ministries, countless people felt relieved.
After Liu Xie dealt with the matter in front of the Imperial College, he did not take a detour but entered the palace and went straight to the Chongde Hall.
Liu Bian sat on a chair and looked at Liu Xie who came in with a smile on his face.
Liu Xie, however, was very reserved and nervous. He raised his hand, greeted the guests, and then reported the whole matter in detail.
Liu Bian didn't say anything until he finished speaking, then he smiled and said, "Not bad, very well done."
Liu Xie did not dare to take it lightly and said, "It is not my brother's credit, but the assistance of the Prime Minister, the Censorate, the Six Departments, and the Yulin Army."
Liu Bian smiled and said, "Sit down."
In front of his desk were six freshly made chairs.
Liu Xie took a look, thanked him, and slowly sat down.
I don't know whether it was because he was not used to the chair or because he was feeling uneasy. Sitting on the chair, Liu Xie felt uncomfortable and didn't know where to put his hands and feet.
Liu Bian took a sip of tea and flipped through the memorial in his hand.
When Liu Xie saw that Liu Bian didn't say anything, he became even more frightened.
This was the first time he interfered in political affairs. Even if Liu Bian acquiesced, who knew whether there was any conspiracy or hidden danger.
In the silence, footsteps were heard outside the door, and Prime Minister Yang Biao, Chief Censor Fu Wan, Minister of Personnel Xun You, Minister of Revenue Xun Yu, and Court Justice Zhong Yao came in one after another.
"Your Majesty, we are here to pay our respects." Yang Biao led the group and they all saluted.
Liu Bian put down the memorial in his hand, waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, everyone, please sit down."
After expressing their gratitude, Yang Biao and others glanced at Liu Xie who was sitting upright, slowly walked to the chair, and sat down one by one, feeling very uncomfortable.
They had long been accustomed to Liu Bian sitting on a chair, thinking that it was just the emperor's habit of being high and mighty, but they never expected that one day they would also sit on it.
Like Liu Xie, they were also very unaccustomed to it. They didn't know how to move their hands and feet, and they were very restrained.
Six people sat opposite each other, looking at each other, unable to look directly at each other, and glancing to the left and right with their peripheral vision.
Liu Bian reached out and picked up the teacup, smiling and saying, "My dear ministers, how did the King of Bohai deal with it today?"
Liu Xie was invited by Yang Biao himself. Upon hearing this, he quickly turned aside and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness was calm and measured. You resolved the situation easily without any effort. I admire you very much."
It was a bit awkward to greet each other while sitting on the chair, and Yang Biao looked very uncomfortable.
Liu Bian seemed not to notice and said, "Well, then change the name of King Bohai to King Chenliu and double his salary."
The population and area of Bohai County and Chenliu County are not much different, and their royal titles are equal. The most important thing is that Chenliu County is closer to Sili.
Liu Xie never expected that Liu Bian would suddenly "reward" him. He was a little slow to react. After waiting for a while, he quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Liu Bian's smile faded, and without waiting for Liu Xie to sit down, he said calmly: "The Censorate is evasive and cowardly, so Fu Wan, the Chief Censor, is dismissed."
Fu Wan's face changed drastically, his whole body turned cold, he stood up tremblingly, knelt on the ground with a plop, and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
Not only Fu Wan, but also Liu Xie, Yang Biao and everyone else changed color and were horrified in their hearts.
He just rewarded Liu Xie, and now he's forgetting about Fu Wan?
Yang Biao couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, but he forced himself not to wipe it off.
Erxun, Zhong Yao and others stared at each other quietly.
Liu Bian waved his hand expressionlessly, and the guards outside the door jumped in and dragged Fu Wan out.
Liu Bian looked around and his eyes fell on Zhong Yao. He said, "Mr. Zhong has worked hard and made great contributions. I will promote him to the position of Right Prime Minister and continue to manage the Imperial Court."
Zhong Yao's usually serious face became even more serious. He stood up and raised his hand and said, "I obey your order. Thank you!"
Liu Bian hummed, and then smiled again, saying to Yang Biao: "The Prime Minister asked the Prince of Chenliu to come forward and solve this matter this time. His vision is sharp and very much in line with my wishes. I will promote your family to the Marquis of Huaixiang, and give you a fief of 800 households."
Yang Biao blinked his eyes quickly, wondering where his 'homesickness' was. Before he could figure it out, he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have not accomplished anything..."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said with a smile: "You don't have to be so modest. It's almost the end of the year and there are many things to do. The Secretariat, the Censorate, and the six ministries must work together to handle government affairs and make a good start for the next year. Don't let any more trouble happen."
The five people listened, stood up, raised their hands, and said in unison: "We obey your orders."
Liu Bian smiled and said, "That's all for today. You can go back to your work."
Liu Xie was promoted, Fu Wan was dismissed, Zhong Yao was promoted, Yang Biao was made a marquis, and the matter of Hongdu Gate School had not yet come to a conclusion. The five people were full of doubts. Seeing Liu Bian "driving them away", they could only keep it to themselves and said again: "I will take my leave."
Liu Bian watched the group of people leave and said to himself, "Isn't it too fast..."
Pan Yin came in from outside at this time, holding a memorial, and said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Wen has submitted a memorial."
Liu Bian didn't want to pay attention to this person. He picked up the teacup again and took a sip, then asked, "What's the content?"
Pan Yin said: "He wants to return home."
Liu Bian snorted and said, "No."
Pan Yin put down the memorial and stepped back.
"correct,"
Liu Bian looked at him and said, "Send Kong Rong to the capital."
Pan Yin suddenly realized that Taichang Qing could no longer sit down, so he bowed and said, "Yes."
Liu Bian nodded and continued to review the memorial.
Yang Biao came out of Chongde Hall with a big belly and walked quickly. He did not return to the Shangshu Terrace, but went straight out of the palace.
He had cold sweat on his head, his face was even a little pale, and his eyes were full of fear and panic.
There was no Huaixiang County in the Han Dynasty!
The word "nostalgia" is already a stark point of reference!
Not only Yang Biao, but also Er Xun, Zhong Yao and the other two behind him understood. The three of them walked slowly but did not speak, and they all had heavy things on their minds.
The sudden promotion and dismissal in the palace has an obvious purpose!
Once Yang Biao was dismissed or retired and the prime minister was replaced, it would undoubtedly be a huge shock to the Han Dynasty!
And Zhong Yao was promoted to the position of 'You Pushe', which obviously meant that he was to replace Yang Biao, and his appointment as prime minister was just around the corner!