Chapter 25 Section VI

In the early morning of the second day, before dawn, Zhang Liao led a group of heavily armed cavalry to gallop through the streets of Xudu, patrolling the gates of each city.The gates of Xudu's southeast, northwest and city gates were heavily guarded, and the leading generals reported to him one by one.Zhang Liao nodded after listening for a while and ran away.He went to inspect the various gates of the imperial city, and the guards were also heavily guarded, and the leading generals also reported to him one by one.There were guard troops at every street intersection that Zhang Liao passed by, and they all paid tribute to him.There was another team coming from the front. Zhang Liao put his hands on the awning and stared for a while, then directed the team to stand neatly at the side. Cao Cao, who was wearing a helmet and armor, was coming, and the guards were guarding the front, back, left, and right.Zhang Liao dismounted and bowed to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister is also fully armed today?" Cao Cao raised his whip and said, "In the past, he was dressed in civilian clothes and sat in a sedan chair, but today he appears as a general and rides a horse." He also said: "To show that it is not easy to bully." Zhang Liao Said: "The whole city of Xudu is under control, and all the garrison troops that should be replaced have been replaced." Cao Cao said: "I have said that, if you do enough, no matter how dangerous it is, it will be resolved peacefully. Still no bloodshed For good."

Cao Cao moved forward under the guard of the team. In front of him was the mansion of Taiwei Yang Biao, which was completely surrounded on all sides.Seeing Cao Cao approaching, Li Dian ordered the surrounding troops to make way.Li Dian immediately reported: "Prime Minister, just now there are still people in Yang Biao's mansion climbing up to look out." Cao Cao sarcastically said: "Don't look out, this is a blatant siege. Forgive him as a captain who knew what was going on. Now, I don’t need him to go to court today.” Riding on the horse, he continued to move forward a few steps, and said: “I wanted to give him some leeway, but I still want to be a captain, and I still have some military power. He's done it." Li Dian cupped his hands and said, "Prime Minister is wise." Cao Cao snorted, "This is not wise, no need to flatter." He waved his hands with Li Dian and continued on his way.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty already knew that "Xudu has changed a lot in one day and one night" before going to court. He paced back and forth anxiously in the palace, and said to Empress Fu who was standing by, "Is there something wrong with Uncle Guo?" Martial law has been lifted, and Cao Cao has already replaced all the garrison troops under the control of Taiwei Yang Biao. I heard... I heard that it was Yang Biao who communicated with Yuan Shu. This matter must be reported to Cao Cao." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "Are you still going to court today?" Huang Fu said: "I have not heard of the suspension of the court, and all civil and military officials who went to court are allowed to pass. The emperor is ready to go to court." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty Waved Huang Fu to go down, and then said to Empress Fu: "It would be better if there is no accident there. I am really surprised." After speaking, he hurriedly paced back and forth, "Cao Cao is using Yang Biao's matter to make a big fuss. Wash?" Empress Fu looked at Emperor Han Xian uneasily, and said comfortingly: "Your Majesty is ready to go to court, the time has come, and the golden chariot has been waiting for a long time." Emperor Han Xian stopped impatiently: "It seems that the body is not right. "Patting the lower abdomen: "There is a problem with the reincarnation of the grains, and the waterway is not smooth. I still want to untie my hands." Empress Fu said: "Didn't the emperor just untie it? It has been turned over and over several times." Han Xiandi was irritable: "I am again It's not just pretending, it's really uncomfortable." Empress Fu said very understandingly: "Don't worry about going to court, it has nothing to do with the emperor, and you are far away from the deposed emperor. Even if something happens to the uncle of the country, it won't be - I am not with you. The emperor said——how did Yang Biao's accident come to this?"

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "If Yang Biao is killed, Cao Cao will cover the sky with one hand." Empress Fu said: "We can only wait and see. If the sky does not destroy Han, his surname Cao will not be able to do anything to the emperor." Huang Fu came in again: "My Majesty, there is an oral secret report that Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu have military mobilizations on both sides, and they may take actions against Cao Cao on the border. The surname Cao must also know now." Han Xiandi waved: "I don't object to whoever fights Xudu at the moment. One person is better than Cao Cao." Huang Fu flattered him: "If foreign enemies invade, Cao should be honest and not so arrogant." Han Xiandi looked relaxed at once, and reprimanded him "I still need you to say it?" Huang Fu leaned closer and said, "Yilang Zhao Yan still has a secret report, and today he will go to court today, and he will publicly report that the main culprit in the murder of Fei Zhuang is the younger brother of Cao Cao's wife Ding. Cover up, doesn't this offend Cao's aura?"

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty came back to life at once: "Okay, the secret report came at the right time." He waved his hand: "Go to court!" Empress Fu sent it to the palace gate.Seeing the people waiting for Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to get on the golden chariot, watching the golden chariot start to move forward amidst the resounding shouts of "The emperor is driving", watching the golden chariot go away and disappear around the corner, listening to "The emperor drives to the hall" "The loud voice came from afar across the palace and pavilions.Someone gently held her arm, and she knew it was Concubine Dong without turning her head.Concubine Dong also looked at the direction where the golden chariot disappeared, and said worriedly: "What will happen today?" Empress Fu stared into the distance and said viciously: "It doesn't matter what happens." After a while, Concubine Dong carefully asked: "What is it?" What's the matter?" Empress Fu turned her head and stretched out her hand to pinch Concubine Dong's face: "You are poor, but Cao Cao can't do anything. His surname is Cao covering the sky with one hand? There is a bright fight in the court." Concubine Dong said: "Darkness For fighting, it depends on my father’s side?—one light and one dark?” Empress Fu said: “Cao Cao and the others are going to the court at the moment, immediately Xuan Baishao enters the palace to taste tea and enjoy flowers, and we will start on this side as well. In this way, one is bright and two are dark. Someone—” She raised her voice slightly.Huang Fu and Huang Er ran to the front almost at the same time: "The servant is here."

Empress Fu made a gesture, and Concubine Dong immediately took her identity as a concubine and said: "Empress Yizhi, immediately announce that the head of the prime minister's mansion, Bai Shao, will enter the palace to taste tea and enjoy flowers." Huang Fu was startled, then turned his eyes to understand, and immediately replied: The slave leads the decree." He asked again, "Is it just the decree, or is it a lot of troubles to bring people along with the empty sedan chair even after the decree has been announced?" Empress Fu said, "Just follow Huang Fu You can do what you say. Huang Er can lead people to go, Huang Fu, don’t show up, you don’t need to make such a fuss." Huang Er said: "Lead the order." Go.

Empress Fu stretched out her arms to embrace Concubine Dong and walked in: "Let's talk about ourselves for a while, then we have to train that talented girl well." In the main hall, all the ministers kowtowed and congratulated Long Live.The civil and military ministers stood in two groups, and Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty also sat on the throne.The head of the palace came out as usual and announced loudly: "If there is something to do, go out to play, and if there is nothing to do, roll the curtain and retreat!" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty stroked the teacup, stretched out his hand and said to him: "Great gift, all the ministers have just finished their work. Today's performance, not only Prime Minister Cao, Uncle Liu Huang, Uncle Dong Guo and others are not required to kneel down, and the rest can also stand up and make a statement. Today is a special day." He looked around, pretending to be ignorant and asked: "... why did Taiwei Yang Biao not come today? towards?"

Cao Cao went out to play and said: "Your Majesty, Yang Biao is no longer allowed to go to court today. The minister has ordered his mansion to be surrounded, and no one can enter or leave. He will only wait for His Majesty's imperial decree to deal with it." Emperor Xian of the Han pretended to be shocked: "This is Why?" Cao Cao said, "First, Yang Biao was suspected of participating in Yang Diao's conspiracy to shoot people with arrows. Yang's family followed Yang Xiao to report, and he saw with his own eyes that on the field hunting road that day, Yang Diao handed over two arrows to him immediately. Yang Biao, Yang Biao inserted it into the quiver full of arrows. This matter is very strange, and it must have been stolen from Zhang Liao and others. Now Yang Xiao’s testimony is here, and the witnesses are also there.” Han Xiandi Lue Thinking about it, he said: "This is just a suspicion. And a personal report is not enough evidence. There is no guarantee that the master and the servant will have a dispute, and the report is to vent personal hatred." Cao Cao continued: "According to the facts, Yang Biao is likely to be involved in shooting people with arrows. According to the law, it is exactly as His Majesty said, and it is not yet conclusive. But the second reason for the siege of the Yang Mansion is conclusive: Yang Biao secretly communicated with Yuan Shu, the rebel who pretended to be the emperor. The secret envoy sent by Yuan Shu came out yesterday morning. The Yang family was captured." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded: "It is important for Yuan Shu to send secret envoys to contact Yang Biao. But that is only Yuan Shu's attempt, not Yang Biao's secret envoys to contact Yuan Shu. Winning Taiwei Yang does not mean that Yang The Taiwei accepted the invitation. Besides, they are relatives of their sons and daughters, and they are closely related, and it is possible to have some contacts in secret." Cao Cao said: "The Holy Majesty thinks of them too well, and the secret letter written by Yang Biao himself to Yuan Shu has been seized. It is indeed a crime. Conspiracy is a heinous crime."

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty didn't expect it: "Is there such a thing?" Cao Cao took out an envelope, took out Yang Biao's secret letter written on plain silk, and carefully unfolded it: "Here is Yang Biao's secret letter, and now I will recite it as follows for the Holy One." Cao Cao cleared his throat, and read: "'Mr. Since the farewell, in this many years, there has never been a day to forget the past. It is even more kind to have in-laws.' Listen, my lord, to say to a rebel who claims to be the emperor, 'There is no day to forget the past'. This is What do you mean, what kindness do you have to Yuan Shu? 'It's more kindness', I have an old in-law with the rebel, it's just helpless, how can I 'more kindness', so close, isn't there no political conspiracy? Going on, 'the benevolent king has him Although it is not yet known whether the will of God will be given or not, it is determined by the benevolent monarch. 'Listen, Your Majesty, to call Yuan Shu a 'benevolent monarch' is a big taboo. To say that Yuan Shu has other ambitions is to refer to him as the emperor. ? This is rebellion! He said it was "his will" and "God's will, although it is not yet known". "Although Biaoxin belongs to the Han Dynasty, he is still in the court, but this dynasty has been monopolized by those who control power. Han is no longer Han, and he really has no intention of returning to Han. There are disputes in the world, and the future is unknown. You will not forget Biao and have great trust, Biao Although I can't help myself, I want to repay Yuan Shu after being flattered. However, Xu Du's situation is unpredictable, and I would like to let Xu Tu's camera go.'Your Majesty, listen to Yang Biao's flattered and plan to repay Yuan Shu. "Slowly looking at the camera", isn't the crime of China Unicom Yuan Shu's treason clearly revealed? There is one more sentence below, don't read it, I respectfully submit it to His Majesty to read it together, Yang Biao's own handwriting, His Majesty is also familiar with it." Speaking of presenting Yang Biao's secret letter with both hands, a palace official came over and held a red sandalwood plate with both hands. Cao Cao put the letter in it, and the palace official climbed up to present it to Emperor Han Xian.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty took it and looked at it, but remained silent for a while.

All the officials in the hall were silent and silent. After a while, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked, "How is the prime minister going to deal with it?" Cao Cao resolutely said: "Remove from office, go to prison, and if there is no doubt after the trial, behead the three clans." The audience was shocked. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was stunned for a while, and then said: "Is this letter confessed by the secret envoy?" Cao Cao said: "The secret envoy refused to confess, and then searched it in his collar. Look, your majesty, the secret letter is written on such a thin, soft plain On the silk, it is tightly sewn into the collar, and it fits perfectly. This kind of entrainment is actually found for the first time, so can you be careless in the future?" He said, looking up at Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty avoided Cao Cao's gaze and nodded in approval.Cao Cao glanced at Dong Cheng who was facing him again. Dong Cheng seemed to be facing an abyss, but he pretended to be calm.Cao Cao sneered secretly in his heart.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty rolled his eyes and asked the officials again: "What do you think about this?"

Be quiet for a while. Zhao Yan came out of the class: "My minister Zhao Yan has played." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty became active at once: "What is Aiqing's proposal? You are always famous for your outspokenness." Zhao Yan made a generous statement: "It's a big mistake to judge the crime of treason and murder with a private letter of entertainment! The opening sentence is "since we parted, and in this many years, there is not a single day that forgets the past." What crime is this? Isn’t this a general social talk? Yuan Shu is indeed treasonous, but as a son and daughter in-law, Yang Taiwei’s private letters and correspondences can only be said to be inappropriate. Isn't it also a social talk? Could it be right to say "Although there are in-laws, they are like enemies"? As for "the benevolent monarch has other ambitions, whether God will give it or not, although it is not known yet, it is the benevolent monarch's decision", which is usually called benevolent. You are being polite and have no special meaning. To say that Yuan Shu has "other ambitions" may indeed refer to Yuan Shu arrogating himself as the emperor, but "Although it is not yet known whether God will give it or not", can it not be read as a tactful criticism of Yuan Shu? If you Yuan Shu did that, God's will may not support it, which shows that Yang Biao has a boundary with Yuan Shuhua, otherwise, why didn't he say "Heaven will help"? Further down, "Although Biaoxin belongs to the Han Dynasty, he is also in the court, but this dynasty has been monopolized by those in power. The Han is no longer the Han, and it is really impossible to return to the Han.' I still don't understand this? This has shown Yang Biao's loyalty to the Han. Why did Prime Minister Cao not analyze and judge this long passage? It is incredible. In the end, Yang Biaoxin said, "The future of the world's disputes is unknown. You will not forget Biao and have great trust. Although Biao can't help himself, he is flattered." Yu Situ reported it, but Xu Du's situation was unpredictable, so I would allow Xu Xutu to act accordingly." It is not certain that Yang Biao is colluding with Yuan Shu to rebel. I don't know what Yuan Shu's letter said and what Yuan Shu wanted Taiwei Yang to do. The context, how do you dare to make a judgment? Couldn't "Thinking a report" be a common courtesy in private contacts? If you are doing business, you can say "Xu Du's situation is unpredictable, and I will allow Xu Tu's camera to act", isn't it? Can you insist that it is treason? I have finished the presentation, and I would like to hear Cao Cheng's presentation in court." The entire hall was tense for this tense confrontation. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was listening to Zhao Yan's memorial just now, while looking at Yang Biao's secret letter in his hand, at this time he said: "I will not talk about the rationale of Zhao Yan's memorial. It's really not easy, but when I look at it, I can read every word. Prime Minister Cao, what do you have to say?" He cast his eyes on Cao Cao. Cao Cao sneered, and said: "Your Majesty, since the escort moved to Xudu, there have been many people who say that they exercise authority. I am too lazy to argue about this. But I have a question, I would like to ask Yilang Zhao Yan." Cao Cao turned Zhao Yan: "You yourself are suspected of secretly informing Yuan Shu of treason, do you understand?" Zhao Yan resisted: "Don't spit out blood." Cao Cao sneered again: "There is one last sentence in Yang Biao's secret letter to Yuan Shu that I haven't read, Your Majesty. I have seen it." He turned to the condescending Emperor Han Xian: "Please read it to him, Your Majesty." Emperor Han Xian was in a dilemma.Civil and military officials will wait and see.Emperor Xian of Han had no choice but to lower his eyes to Faith and said: "The Lord Ren hopes that I can recommend some reliable people in the court to conspire with. It is hard to say for a while. People's hearts are unpredictable, but Yilang Zhao Yan is undeniably reliable. Renjun might as well try to get in touch. "Han Xiandi finished reading.The hall was silent.Zhao Yan was also stunned for a moment.Cao Cao looked at him coldly: "Have you already approached him? You can tell him in front of His Majesty." Zhao Yan raised his head and shouted, "You are accusing me of revenge!" Cao Cao snorted: "It's not me accusing, but You are suspected. You and Yang Biao have been secretly in touch, and there is no conspiracy? Are you also involved in the case of shooting people with arrows during the Tianzi's field hunting? Why did you go to Yang Biao's mansion the day before the field hunting and could not stay for a long time? Yang's mansion accompanied Yang Xiaoqin saw you having a long private conversation with his father and son in the back garden, and your testimony is solid. You call yourself an upright gentleman, do you dare to speak out?" Zhao Yan looked left and right, confused for a moment. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty rescued Zhao Yan. He said, "What other proposals do you have?" Kong Rong came out of the class: "My minister has a memorial." Emperor Xian of Han immediately said: "Kong Rong, what advice do you have as an admonishing doctor?" Kong Rong said calmly: "I think Zhao Yan is defending Yang Biao's secret letter. The letter from Yang Biao to Yuan Shu is obviously not an ordinary private letter, let alone an entertainment between in-laws. It is related to important affairs of the government, which can be heard by all the civil and military officials in the court. It seems that Yuan Shu's contact with Yang Biao is indeed a treasonous plot Yang Biao's reply also had an ambiguous response. It's just—"Kong Rong considered his words, and Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked: "Just what?" Kong Rong said: "My minister thinks that Yang Biao's reply is only an ambiguous response. Yang Biao It is a crime to make such an ambiguous response, but it is too much for the prime minister to be imprisoned and beheaded. It is too much for the three tribes. Yang Biao may have a rebellious heart at the beginning, but he has not yet committed a rebellious act. Rong thinks that it is absolutely not in line with the criminal laws of the Han Dynasty." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked, "How do you think Qing should deal with it?" Kong Rong said, "Removal from office is enough. Imprisonment is not acceptable, and beheading the barbarians is even farther away from legal principles." Kong Rong said. The clang of Rongyan.The hall was silent, and everyone was watching.Zhao Yan turned around alive.Cao Cao sneered.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked: "Do you have any memorials from the ministers? Does the uncle Dong Cheng have any memorials?" Dong Cheng came out of the class and said: "Your Majesty, the prime minister's report on Yang Biao's crime of communicating with Yuan Shu is based on trust, and His Majesty has personally reviewed it. Zhao Yan's argument seems to be biased, but Kong Rong's report seems to be in the middle. I hope His Majesty will rule, and I hope the Prime Minister will think again and again." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded his head a few times, and then asked: "Where is Uncle Liu?" Liu Bei went out to play and said: "Your Majesty, I have not been here for a long time, and I am not familiar with many situations. The prime minister's righteous indignation is understandable; Zhao Yan's bias may have its reasons; Dr. Kong Rong's theory of the middle way may be like this. What Uncle Guo said just now is more appropriate. In the end, it will be decided by the sage." Emperor Xian of Han circled around, and then said to Cao Cao: "The prime minister has listened to everyone's opinions, what do you think now? Enough." Cao Cao threw the ground and said loudly: "I will go to prison, beheaded after trial, and the barbarians." Kong Rong said in a loud voice: "Prime Minister Cao, Rong has heard you say that doing things must be 70% reasonable, and killing people must be very reasonable!" Cao Cao replied sharply: "It is very reasonable to communicate with Yuan Shu and kill him." He argued even more loudly: "Prime Minister, from Yang Biao's great-grandfather, grandfather, to his father, and then to him, in the fourth generation of the Han Dynasty, how could he ignore it? How could such an important minister be punished for a momentary 'ambiguous response'? Isn’t it chilling for the three clans? Confucius said in the middle of the book, “There must be more celebrations in a family of good deeds.” The fourth generation of the Yang family dedicated themselves to the great man. Today, he was killed for a minor crime. Besides, the barbarians are not the teaching capital of saints. Is it for nothing?" Cao Cao was unmoved: "But if there is a crime of treason, you will be killed without pardon!" Kong Rong shouted loudly: "Prime Minister! - You are in power, Rong thinks it is due to the situation; you work hard to govern, Rong thinks that the goal is in the world; your decision to kill and punish is mostly based on reason, and Rong thinks it is not easy; however, you must guard against arbitrariness, willful action, and dictatorship! To kill Yang Biao and barbarians in this way, Rong thinks it is absolutely impossible, absolutely impossible Don't do it!" Kong Rong's screams shook the hall, and the civil and military forces of the whole dynasty were terrified.Cao Cao stood still.Kong Rong knelt down and walked towards Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, bumping his head on the ground: "I implore Your Majesty to live Yang Biao's life, such killing is absolutely impossible!" He cried and cried. After a long pause, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, what do you think about Kong Rong's admonishment so bitterly?" Cao Cao said: "The minister's disposal plan has already been mentioned. I only ask your majesty to judge." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "Yang Biao, let's remove his official position first and let him go back to his hometown to think about his past. It's fine to go to prison, beheaded, and the barbarians are naturally fine. The prime minister can continue to handle the case. If new crimes are found, we can try it again. Cao Cao sighed, shook his head, and said, "The Holy Majesty is so soft-hearted. It's just that the Holy Majesty is benevolent. Who knows that Yuan Shu, Yang Biao and others don't appreciate it. What they want is to seize the world from His Majesty, and killing me Cao Cao is just the Qing Dynasty's side!" "Han Xiandi answered: "I can still see this clearly, but I have no regrets in ruling the world with benevolence." Cao Cao seemed helpless: "Just listen to the Holy One." Han Xiandi immediately finalized the matter and raised his voice and said: "The decree is to be drafted, Taiwei Yang Biao will be removed from his post, and his salary will be taken away. According to the Han law, he will leave Xudu and return to his hometown within ten days to think about his past, and he must not interfere in the government anymore!" Proclamated loudly: "The decree is to be drawn up! To remove the official Yang Biao from his post, seize his salary and cut his nobility, he should follow the Han law, and leave Xudu to return to his hometown within ten days to think about his mistakes, and he must not interfere in the government anymore!" Cao Cao shook his head and sighed and returned to the class. The whole hall seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.Only Guo Jia and Xun You looked at each other behind Cao Cao. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty picked up Yang Biao's secret letter and the envelope, and said, "Return this letter to the prime minister, and the prime minister will continue to handle the case." A palace official had already received it with a red sandalwood plate in both hands, and ran down the dragon seat to pass it to Cao Cao. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs again: "What else do you want to play?" At this time, Zhao Yan had recuperated his energy and returned to work: "I still have an important matter to report to the emperor." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty also came to the spirit: "Speak." Zhao Yan sonorously said: "This memorial will impeach the prime minister Cao Cao, Minister of Officials, Minister of Punishment and Governor of Xu Du, Cao Pi, father and son, violated the law for selfishness and disregarded human life, what a crime against nature and justice!" There was a tense atmosphere in the hall again, and many people turned pale with shock and looked at each other.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded slightly: "Talk." Zhao Yan continued: "Xu Du Feizhuang exterminated the family and killed 14 members of his family. Such a big case has not been solved for a long time? The minister has made an unannounced investigation and found out that the main culprit is the Cao family!" Zhao Yan deliberately paused, glanced at Cao Cao, Cao Pi and the ministers of civil and military affairs in the hall. Cao Cao sneered.Cao Pi is eager to try.Most of the other ministers were shocked. Zhao Yan then said in a loud voice: "He is Ding Duo, the younger brother of Mrs. Cao Cao Ding, the prime minister, and Cao Pi's uncle Ding Duo!" In the generous presentation, Zhao Yan interjected in a sarcastic tone: "Cao Pi called him uncle. Although it is not Uncle is better than uncle, how can you not cover up and protect?" Then he generously stated: "Cao Pi's suspicion of favoritism and perverting the law is obvious. But how dare a prefect of Xudu resist the order and cover up the main culprit of this murder case? Father Cao Cao is the backer. The Prime Minister of the current court is so favoritism and bends the law. How can there be justice in the world? He plausibly advertises impartial law enforcement, where is the justice, and where is the law? I have written a memorial and submitted it to Your Majesty." As he spoke, Zhao Yan presented the memorial with both hands.There have long been palace officials receiving red sandalwood trays, and then presenting them to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty opened the memorial and said, "What is the prime minister's defense?" Cao Cao sneered: "Yilang Zhao Yan is also making a big fuss out of a molehill, and he made use of it." Zhao Yankang said: "Is the big case involving the lives of fourteen people a trivial matter? Isn't this a careless disregard for human lives?" While scanning the memorial, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty also added something: "Why did the prime minister say that Zhao Yanyilang made a fuss out of a molehill?" Cao Cao looked back at Cao Pi: "Cao Pi, let's play first." Cao Pi went out to play and said, "Chen Pi has written the memorial, and I wanted to present it at the end. Now that I am talking about this matter, I will present it to the emperor. The case of Fei Zhuang's extermination has been completed the day before yesterday." It was found out, and the principal culprit, Ding Duo, was arrested and brought to justice the day before yesterday. Not only Xu Du's prefect's mansion is under trial, but the Ministry of Criminal Justice is also participating in the trial. Now the situation is clear, and Mr. Ding Duo's crime of murdering people and destroying his family is convincing. The memorial has been clearly stated, please Your Majesty Criticize." He raised his hands and held the memorial.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was greatly surprised, and Zhao Yan was also stunned.All the officials in the main hall looked at each other, Guo Jia and Xun You also looked at each other knowingly.Dong Cheng, Liu Bei, Kong Rong and others had different expressions.The palace officials came to receive the memorial and presented it to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, and there were two memorials in front of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty at the same time.Cao Cao had no reason to let others go, he looked at Zhao Yan and asked: "Since Zhao Yilang said he made an unannounced visit and knew about it, how dare you ask how you did it?" Zhao Yan's face paled, "I have my own connections, so there is no need to ask. "Cao Cao snorted: "The detection of such cases must be kept secret, so as not to leak the wind and escape the perpetrator. I want to know that if you know so much, is there someone who handles the case to inform you? If someone breaks the rules of handling cases, I will deal with them. His case." Zhao Yan was a little anxious, and said forcefully: "Didn't the prime minister talk about supervising Xu Du's prefect in power? I will supervise." Cao Cao sneered: "You don't even understand this rule, is it a mess? Supervising governance is not a substitute for governing. Supervising and handling cases is not a substitute for handling cases. For example, supervising the military and supervising the military does not replace generals in commanding operations. Is this not clear?" Zhao Yan was at a loss for words.Cao Cao said: "Why is it that I, Cao, committed the crime of disregarding human life, and why did I, Cao, commit the crime of bending the law for personal gain? Isn't it too much for you, Zhao Yilang, to speak nonsense like this? Are you always talking about people, and everything that I, Cao, does How serious is the crime, but what Yang Biao and others did, even if they colluded with the enemy and conspired against the enemy, should be justified?" Zhao Yan was in a hurry: "Prime Minister's words, are you trying to kill me, Zhao Yan?" Cao Cao sneered slightly: "I, Cao, don't make excuses, and I don't talk nonsense because of people. I just want to discuss the matter." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty came to rescue Zhao Yan again: "The prime minister said to discuss the matter as it stands, so what else is there to discuss?" Cao Cao glanced at Zhao Yan again, let him go, and said to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty: "I do have something to tell your majesty. I suggest that Kong Rong should be promoted and appointed as the censor of Zhongcheng, and he will be in charge of all the censors in the censor platform. History, the responsibility of supervising all officials." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was greatly surprised.The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were also greatly surprised.Kong Rong himself was astonished, Zhao Yan was dumbfounded, Dong Cheng, Liu Bei and others all opened their eyes wide.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty reacted for a while, and then said: "The censor of Zhongcheng, as the prime minister said, leads all censors in the censor platform and performs the responsibility of supervising all officials. His status is equivalent to that of the deputy prime minister. Why did the prime minister think of appointing Kong Rong?" With such a heavy responsibility, I remember that a few months ago you told the court that Kong Rongwen was talented but lacked knowledge, and you removed him from the post of acting prefect of Xudu. Can he be qualified for the post of Zhongcheng Yushi?" Cao Cao said: "It is exactly According to individual conditions, people make the best use of their talents. Although the prefect of Xu Du only governs the capital, he is a master in the words of the common people, and he must take care of everything. Cheng Yushi is condescending and overlooks the officials. In the words of the common people, he only picks on the faults of the officials. He needs to be upright and upright. Kong Rong is the most appropriate here. The Holy Majesty also saw that Kong Rong and I have been close friends for many years, but he refuted me in court. Absolutely unequivocal. For someone like Cao, who can disgrace even a so-called extremely human minister and prime minister, isn't the commander-in-chief Yushitai the most suitable candidate?" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty really didn't want Cao Cao to fall into this favor, but he also objected unreasonably.He asked Kong Rong in a different way: "Kong Rong, what do you think, are you qualified for the position of Zhongcheng Yushi?" Kong Rong straightened his clothes and played calmly: "Your Majesty, Rong Chen is outspoken." Han Xiandi said: "Of course." Kong Rong said: "I was very surprised when I first heard the prime minister's proposal; but on second thought, I think the prime minister's suggestion is very appropriate." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was very surprised: "Is it very appropriate?" The ministers in the hall were also very surprised by this unconventional and unmodest answer.Kong Rong said: "That's right. It's really suitable for me to be the censor of Zhongcheng, which is in line with Rong's nature. Rong is a person who is upright and never pays attention to his words. If he is the censor of Zhongcheng and supervises all officials, he must devote himself to carry forward and make great achievements. Take this responsibility. Regardless of the important ministers and dignitaries, if there are lawbreakers, the ministers will impeach them and will never tolerate them." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty had no way out.He was stunned for a while, and said to Cao Cao: "Let's follow the prime minister's proposal. But...should we deliberate for a few more days, or draft an order immediately?" Cao Cao said, "It's better for the emperor to make a decisive decision on this matter. I think, After Kong Rong took charge of Yushitai, the authority of Yushitai can be expanded, the number of Yushitai can also be increased, and the regulations for supervising officials can be more strict." Han Xiandi thought for a while, and raised his voice slightly: "That is to say, the decree, Appoint Kong Rong as the censor of Zhongcheng, and he will be in charge of the censor platform. He will also be removed from the post of admonishing doctor." On the left and right, the palace officials have already announced loudly: "The decree is to be drafted, and Kong Rong will be appointed as the censor of Zhongcheng. Commander Yushitai, his original post of admonishing doctor will be removed at the same time." Kong Rong kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust. Chen Rong will do his best to repay you." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was very upset.He picked up the teacup and lid, took a sip of tea, and glanced at the ministers of civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty: "What else do you want to play?" No one came out to play.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was not reconciled to such an ending. He looked at Cao Cao with a sense of authority and discipline: "I heard from the side newspaper that Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao had military transfers. Why didn't the prime minister mention it?" Cao Cao laughed and said "Let Guo Jia report this matter on behalf of the minister, he knows better." Guo Jia went out to play behind Cao Cao and said, "Report to Your Majesty, this report arrived early, but it is just trivial, and there is no need to bother Your Majesty, so the Prime Minister did not The report. Yuan Shu's military feint was just to cooperate with his secret envoy to communicate with Yang Biao, giving Yang Biao a feeling of cooperation from the inside and the outside. Now that Yang Biao is eliminated, Yuan Shu naturally has no hope and stops his troops. Yuan Shao's bluff is even more serious. If he is determined It will take at least a year and a half to prepare for the invasion of Xudu, but please rest assured, Your Majesty." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty failed to make a plan, turned his eyes again, and suddenly raised his head abnormally and laughed loudly.None of the civil and military men of the Manchu Dynasty knew what was going on, and they looked at each other in blank dismay.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty laughed enough, and shocked the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty enough, so he pointed at Cao Cao: "The Prime Minister played chess well today!" Cao Cao didn't understand why: "What do you mean?" "Your proposal to appoint Kong Rong as the censor of Zhongcheng is a good move. One Yang Biao went down. In Zhao Yanyilang's words, a minister who checked and balanced you went, and another Kong Rong was set up to fight against you. It seems that Prime Minister Cao is not in control of the government." Cao Cao was stunned, and then responded: "I have this intention, but not only that." Han Xiandi said boldly: "The rest of the principles, such as uprightness, supervision of officials, etc. Needless to say, that is obvious. If I break through your little truth, the prime minister has no shame, right?" Cao Cao smiled amiably: "Of course not." Emperor Xian of Han condescended and pointed at Kong Rong: "Kong Rong, From now on, you must not let me down, nor Prime Minister Cao. To criticize officials, you must first criticize Prime Minister Cao. Huh? Hahaha!" Kong Rong said: "Observe the order." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty earned back the face of the king, and waved his hand: "Okay, dismiss the court!" After going out of the hall to the Meridian Gate, Cao Pi, Guo Jia, Xun You and others surrounded Cao Cao. Xun You said to Cao Cao as he walked: "Using Kong Rong as the prime minister and censor shows that the prime minister is not authoritarian, but it is inevitable that the government will be constrained by him, and he will always find fault with the prime minister." Cao Cao said: "That can only be done by him. "Xun You went on to say: "In addition, half of the officials who supervise the officials are the prime ministers." Cao Cao said: "He is the one who wants to supervise me. If everyone is arrogant and arrogant, he will inevitably fail." .Since ancient times, arrogant soldiers are bound to be defeated. If there is such a picky guy, I have more reason to control them and kill them. The emperor can't see this. Another point, can you see what really checks and balances me? Xun You, tell me." Xun You said, "There are Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu outside." Cao Cao said, "What about inside?" Xun You said, "Yi Lang and Zhao Yan and others." Cao Cao shook his head, "That's out of the question." Xun You went on to say: "Uncle Dong Cheng must be plotting." Cao Cao said: "That's enough to monitor. The real check and balance is the emperor. He proclaimed himself emperor since he was a child, and he has been tempered in turmoil for ten years. Not shallow. There are strong soldiers outside, and the emperor inside. These are the two major forces that really check and balance the lonely. If you provide for the emperor, you must be subject to him. There is no such thing as taking advantage of the emperor for nothing in the world. But It is these two major checks and balances that make Gu not dare to slack off day after day, so that he can take every step with reason and restraint, and finally win the world." Xun You nodded: "The prime minister is wise." Cao Pi said from the side: "Today, Yang Biao was taken advantage of, and he was not wiped out. He should have been sent to prison and beheaded." Cao Cao laughed.Cao Pi was puzzled: "What is father laughing at?" Cao Cao said: "Ask the two military advisers." Cao Pi looked at Guo Jia who was walking beside him.Guo Jia said: "Today, the Prime Minister of the Shang Dynasty was only going to ask for an order to dismiss Yang Biao and return to his hometown." Cao Pi looked at Cao Cao puzzled.Cao Cao said: "I didn't want to kill him at first, it was too much to kill him. If the crime is not appropriate, everyone will say that I am violent. This is a good way to deal with it." Cao Pi was still puzzled: "Then why..." Cao Cao said: "The world There are two ways to do things, one is called a one-off price, like the trial of Yuan Shu’s secret envoy that day, if you don’t hand in the letter, you will kill it, and how to deal with it is up to you—the other party is not allowed to bargain. The other is called bargaining. Today I will announce it So I offered a high price, I was sent to prison and asked to be executed, and in the end I made a compromise to remove the official. If I only promoted the official at the beginning, there would be the emperor, and Zhao Yan and Kong Rong would oppose it. If it doesn’t work out, even the official will be unavoidable, and it is very likely that Yang Biao will only be suspended from his post to save himself.” Cao Pi suddenly realized: "So it is." Cao Cao went on to say: "Yang Biao's reply letter, just as Kong Rong said, is just an 'ambiguous response' to Yuan Shu's conspiracy, which is not a crime of beheading. It is certain that we can't find out what Yuan Shu's letter said——Yang Biao I will never explain—that is, the so-called "no context", how much crime can I convict? Besides, forgive Yang Biao for writing such a letter, and there is no time to do more things, and the case will not go to trial if it continues What 'new crime' is coming, so the removal from office ends here. The so-called continuation of the Yang Biao case is just empty guns." Cao Pi suddenly realized. Cao Cao added with a smile: "There is such a saying that Yang Biao is sent to prison and asked to be executed. He will never dare to be attached to Xu Du if he is dismissed from office. If the ten-day deadline is not met, he will just slip away and run back to his hometown. !" Cao Pi sighed and said, "Father really has ten secrets and nine strategies. If Pi is in father's position, he really can't beat this Emperor Xian." Cao Cao said, "Let's learn hard."