Great Han Empire

Chapter 1042 The Banner of Heroes in Troubled Times Unrolled
In March, Nanyang.

Li Xiu hurried to the front line of Nanyang, she brought happiness and luck to the little emperor.Zheng Bao, Huang Shao, and Baoman who defected to Xiangyang sent people to secretly contact Wang Dang, asking Wang Dang to intercede in front of the emperor on his behalf, planning to defect before the battle.

The little emperor was hesitant, worried that he would be deceived.Wang Dang explained that Zheng Bao turned out to be a bandit from the Jianghuai River, and Huang Shao and Baoman turned out to be the Yellow Turbans from Runan. After Mian, Zisu, Liu Xun, Guo Yuan, Zheng Bao and others fled to Xiangyang, Liu Biao immediately dispersed them, Cui An stayed in Xiangyang, Lu Mian, Zisu and others went to Jiangling to defend the interests of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Liu Bei, Liu Xun, and Guo Yuan went to Changsha, while Zheng Bao and others were defending Jiangdong in Jiangxia. Liu Biao did not trust them at all. Liu Biao’s son Liu Qi had been stationed in Jiangxia, and this time he was ordered to lead the army north to support Nanyang. He works under his account, so he has the opportunity to come to the battlefield. Your Majesty, this opportunity must not be missed."

The little emperor still hesitated, Li Xiu scoffed, so what if he was deceived?You have tens of thousands of cavalry, what are you afraid of?If you dare not fight, I will fight.The little emperor's face was red, and as soon as he hit the case, he said, "If you hit me, I'm afraid that a group of rebels will fail?" Although the little emperor spoke impassionedly, he was still uneasy. He invited Jia Xu, Yushi, Fu Gan and others to discuss carefully. Everyone thinks they can give it a try.If the reinforcements in Xiangyang were severely damaged, the rebels in Wancheng would be in a desperate situation, which would help the Han army to besiege Wancheng for a long time, and it would also be very beneficial for Xingtai to use the influence of the Nanyang war situation and promote the development of the future situation.

Yushi immediately mobilized various Han armies according to the order, preparing to go south to encircle and wipe out the reinforcements in Jingzhou.The news of the southward movement of the main force of the Han army immediately reached Liu Qi's ears, and Liu Qi immediately led his army to retreat to the front line of the Han River.Zheng Bao, who lived on the right wing of the Jingzhou army, surrendered to the Han army instead of retreating.

Yushi and Wang Dang summoned Zheng Bao, Huang Shao, Baoman and others. Zheng Bao felt that he was wronged, and told all the ins and outs of the last Nanyang defeat, "Yuan Yao led us back to Wuguan He said that he wanted to punish the traitorous and sycophant Qing emperor, and that he wanted to enter Chang'an, and he promised that nothing would happen if he just showed his posture. Yuan Yao is the commander of the army, and his relationship with the general is extraordinary. Of course we believe in Yuan Yao. Who would have thought that this banner would be boarded by a bandit ship with one stroke, and would never get off again. Now he and Huang Yi are at ease in Chang'an, but we were accused of treason and fled to Xiangyang, we are wronged."

Wang Dang was furious, and scolded them, "Who betrayed us? Who is it? Is it Yuan Yao?"

Zheng Bao, Huang Shao and others didn't know that one of them was a bandit and the other was a yellow scarf thief. They couldn't gain Yuan Yao's trust and couldn't participate in decision-making. Yi and other Yingru scholars are related, and they are probably also involved with many ministers in the court, which can be seen from Cui An's defection to Xiangyang with them.It's just that there are some prominent figures in the court, Zheng Bao and the others are of low status, and they know nothing about the affairs of the court, so they have no way of guessing.

Yushi reported to the emperor overnight, and the emperor was furious when he heard it, and summoned Zheng Bao and others in person, "I pardon you for not guilty, and the officials are restored to their original posts, and continue to lead the army to follow me. Tell me everything you know, and I will never let you down." I will not spare these rebels, I will avenge the [-] soldiers who died unjustly."

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After Zheng Bao and others left, the little emperor was so angry that his face was red and his ears were red, and he cursed repeatedly, "Immediately make an order to arrest Yuan Yao, arrest Huang Yi, Xun Zheng and others, and hand them over to the Tingwei Mansion for strict punishment." The interrogation must reveal the truth about Nanyang's fiasco."

Wang Dang hurriedly advised, "This matter cannot be handed over to the Tingwei Mansion for trial. The current Tingweiqing Chen Qun is from Yingru. If he is allowed to interrogate, not only will he not be able to clarify the matter, but he may also turn it over and put all the blame on the court. Zheng Bao and others are on the head. From my point of view, it is better to let Da Sima and Taiwei personally preside over the trial."

Jiang Ji objected. He believed that the matter involved a lot, and a little carelessness would cause chaos in the court, which was not conducive to the stability of the ruling and opposition parties. Strictly abide by the law, and the case that should be tried by the Tingwei Mansion should be handed over to the Tingwei government, and he thinks that people like Zheng Bao are not worthy of trust, "Your Majesty, don't listen to one-sided words and fall into the trick of some people to kill with a knife."

Wang Dang stared, pointed at Jiang Ji and said angrily: "You are Yuan Yao's former official, you should take the initiative to avoid it. You are obviously protecting yourself by saying this now. I want to impeach you."

Jiang Ji immediately refuted, argued with reason, and quarreled with Wang Dang in front of the emperor.The emperor looked at this, looked at this, and suddenly said: "Don't quarrel, I have my own way." Then he pointed to Jia Xu and asked, "Does Aiqing have a compromise?"

Jia Xu thought for a while, and said slowly: "From my point of view, it is better for this case to be judged by the Ting Wei Mansion, but General Wang's worries are not unreasonable. Just to be prudent, I suggest that Your Majesty recruit an officer from outside the capital. It may be more fair for the minister to return to the imperial court to serve as the Ting Weiqing."

"Which minister do you think is suitable?"

"Master Gao Lan, Inspector of Yanzhou." Jia Xu said, "I suggest that Lord Yin Wenchou of Henan should be the Inspector of Yanzhou, Lord Zhong Yao should be the Governor of Henan, and Lord Chen Qun, the Minister of the Imperial Court, should be appointed as the Minister of the Crown Prince, and the Lord of the Crown Prince Cui Yan My lord should avoid it for the time being because his younger brother Cui An has a great relationship with this matter. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

The little emperor understood that Jia Xu suggested that he change a group of ministers. The real purpose was to transfer Zhong Yao out of the army to avoid further accidents.Last year, if the prime minister hadn't taken advantage of the opportunity of the imperial court to revise its foreign policy and transferred Liu Ming, the right sage king of the Xiongnu, to the imperial court and Yuan Yao to Yingchuan to lead the army, the Nanyang fiasco would not have occurred.Now it seems that the army cannot be handed over to the command of scholars anyway.

"Zuzao." The little emperor said with a smile, "Aiqing's words are exactly in line with my wishes."

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In April, Chang'an.

Zheng Bao's defection on the Nanyang battlefield and the emperor's thunderous anger caused Chang'an to fall into panic.

Cui Yan, the imperial servant, was ordered to avoid him and was banned from the mansion.Yuan Yao and Huang Yi were dismissed and detained in Tingwei's Mansion.Cui Jun, Cui Lie, Yuan Huan, Yuan Ba ​​and other ministers were ordered to avoid them because of this matter, and they were not allowed to use their power to interfere and influence the trial of the case.

When Zhang Liao, captain of Sili, searched Huang Yi's mansion, he unexpectedly captured Liu Biao's nephew Zhang Yun and a group of Jingzhou assassins. Chang'an was shocked.Zhang Liao interrogated Zhang Yun overnight, but Zhang Yun was tortured, confessed to assassinating Li Wei, and confessed to Wang Jie and Ma Di.Wang Jie was arrested, Ma Di and several other assassins were also arrested, and more ministers were implicated.

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After receiving the imperial edict, Gao Lan, the new Ting Weiqing, rushed to Jinyang with a fast ride of [-] miles to consult the opinions of the general and the eldest princess.

After the disastrous defeat in Nanyang last year, the situation in Guanzhong was once tense, but due to the sudden critical illness of the general, the conflicts among all parties in the court were forcibly suppressed. Yang Feng, Yuan Yao, Wang Dang and others were all dismissed or demoted.Soon, the little emperor rushed to the Central Plains and established the Tianzi Xingtai. In order to further ease the situation in Chang'an, the little emperor decreed to pardon Yang Feng, Yuan Yao, Wang Dang and others for their crimes, and appointed them again. Of.Unexpectedly, a few months later, the little emperor suddenly began to investigate the reason for Nanyang's fiasco, and wanted to settle the score after Qiuhou.

Gao Lan couldn't figure out the situation in Chang'an, nor did he know Xingtai's real intention, so he didn't dare to enter Beijing rashly.A few days later, Wen Chou arrived in Changyi and urged Gao Lan to leave.Gao Lan cried and complained, "Brother, how dare I go to Beijing now? How can this case be tried?" Wen Chou was also at a loss, "If you cut this knife down, you won't be able to stop it. You'd better ask the general first, listen Take his advice."

When Gao Lan arrived in Luoyang, Yin Zhongxuan of Henan Province told about Huang Yi's assassination of Li Wei by teaming up with Jingzhou people, "Now that Huang Yi's rebellion has been firmly established, Zhang Liao has repeatedly asked the emperor to try the two cases together. It seems that Chang'an will There's a river of blood."

Gao Lan asked Zhong Yao for advice on how to deal with it.Zhong Yao talked about the recent events in Chang'an and Xingtai in detail, emphasizing the reform of Confucianism, "The reform of Confucianism seems to be a blow to the school of classics and literature, and it is a means for the prime minister to control the government, but in fact the real purpose is to To seize the power of Jinyang, whether it is Chang'an or Xingtai, they are actively seeking to seize the power of the general and the eldest princess, and the outbreak of this case just gave Chang'an and Xingtai an excuse to seize the power of Jinyang, so..."

Gao Lan suddenly realized.

"After this case broke out, the government and the public were shaken and bloody. In order to stabilize the situation, Jinyang had to decentralize power completely. In this way, new conflicts broke out between Jinyang, Chang'an and Xingtai due to the redistribution of power. The three parties must compromise in the end, and the result of the compromise is the result of the final trial of this case." Zhong Yao said with a smile, "After entering Beijing, the case can be tried as it should be, and the more people involved, the better, as long as Jinyang can be forced Decentralize, and everyone's guilt will be wiped out."

Gao Lan thanked him and left.When he arrived in Hongnong, he went to meet the boss Yang Biao again.Yang Biao's opinion is similar to that of Zhong Yao, "Recently, the price of grain has been falling rapidly, and the speed is so fast that it makes people dizzy. It can be seen that the trick of Xingtai has had an effect, and the effect is immediate, but the purpose of Xingtai is not like this. The emperor There is a bigger goal. At this critical moment, don't let the trust of the emperor go against his intentions."

Gao Lan said goodbye to Yang Biao, full of anger and sadness.

Standing on the edge of the rolling Yellow River, Gao Lan couldn't help but burst into tears when he thought of the 20 years of fighting, the scarred general and the [-] soldiers who died in Nanyang.

What does Dahan's ZTE rely on?Just rely on the shamelessness and deceit of the ministers of Chang'an?Where is loyalty?Where is the morality?Where is the conscience?

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In mid-April, Gao Lan arrived in Chang'an.He was looking forward to the general's letter all the way, but the general didn't say a word.The general's silence made Gao Lan feel even more sad and painful. Perhaps the general stood on the Longshan Zhonglie Stage, looking at the tombs of heroes, and shed tears of sadness and despair just like himself.

Prime Minister Li Wei, Taiwei Zhang Yan, and Sili Xiaowei Zhang Liao dispatched more than 100 subordinates to the Tingwei Mansion to help Gao Lan interrogate the case.

Huang Yi confessed to what he had done. He believed that Li Wei was a traitor to the country, and only by killing him could the country be saved.He complained for Zhang Miao, Kong Rong and others in the lobby, and told the story of Li Wei, Cui Yan, Xi Xi, Yuan Yao and others teaming up to frame Zhang Miao and other Qingyan scholars.

The situation suddenly expanded.

Gao Lan tried Cui Yan and Yuan Yao again, and they both pointed the finger at Li Wei, Chen Hao, Yu Peng and others.

Gao Lan invites Xi Xi and Yu Peng to come to Tingwei's mansion.Xi Ji immediately testified that a large number of ministers including Xun You, the imperial historian, Chen Qun, the former court official, Yuan Huan, the former Taichang prime minister, and Xun Zheng, the Taizhong doctor, had participated in the attack on Qingyan scholars.Yu Peng said that Huang Yi, Cui Yan, and Yuan Yao were bloody people at all. He produced a lot of evidence to prove that the Yingru scholars were in collusion, corrupt and perverted the law. Xu Ling, Qu Zhong and others got involved together.

Xu Ling and Qu Zhong immediately told about the recent news that Guan Luo, Ying Ru and Hebei and other aristocratic families, merchants and wealthy merchants jointly manipulated grain prices and threatened the court.This time the hornet's nest was opened.The imperial court ordered the prefectural and county government offices to apprehend criminals according to the list and interrogate them strictly. If anyone was found to have participated in the treason, they would be taken to the capital immediately.

The case is getting bigger and bigger, the case is getting more and more complicated, more and more ministers are involved, more and more powerful families, merchants and wealthy people are involved. paralyzed.

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In May, Gao Lanzuo invited the emperor, and asked the prime minister to come to Tingwei's mansion for questioning.The emperor will play.

In mid-May, Taifu Liu He and Taiwei Zhang Yan rushed to Nanyang to persuade the emperor to end the trial of the case as soon as possible, and to control the scope of the trial within the original scope, and not to expand without limit, which would lead to the paralysis of the court and the shock of the court and the public. .The little emperor categorically refused, and asked the great Sima Xu Rong and Ting Weiqing Gao Lan to investigate to the end, and severely punish anyone who endangered the community.

In mid-May, Taichangqing Xu Jing, Guanglu doctor Yang Qi, and Taishi ordered Ma Feng to rush to Jinyang.A few days later, Song Wen, Zhao Shang, Guoyuan, Zheng Hun, Xin Ping, Xun Chen and others went to Jinyang again.

At the end of May, Taifu Liu He, Taiwei Zhang Yan, Shangshuling Tian Chou, and Xingtai Shangshuling Fu Gan rushed to Jinyang, asking the eldest princess and the general to rescue the crisis.

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