Chapter 41: Yuan Weijin slanders Liu Hong's decree
"I feel no comfort in this Chen Yaotian's hard work and great contributions to defeating the barbarians and promoting our country's power. I wonder how you all think I should reward him?" After Emperor Liu Hong was happy, he asked the officials below with a majestic expression.
"Emperor, this person is so outstanding, so he should be able to realize his full potential. The Xianbei of Youzhou and Wuhuan are in chaos from time to time, and the people are struggling. It is better to be appointed as the governor of Youzhou, defend the northern border for the Han Dynasty and make new contributions." Chen Yaotian was recommended by He Jin. Now that the emperor intends to promote him, he will not miss the opportunity to strengthen his own power. He first stood up from the military officer ranks and strive for a high position for Chen Yaotian.
"No, Emperor. It is not appropriate for Chen Yaotian to be appointed as the prefect of Shanggu as a civilian. He has only been in power for a year and has made contributions, but his career has been short. After all, he will be promoted to the governor of Youzhou. He may make the officials in Youzhou who are both the Han Wu Guard and have worked hard and made great contributions. At that time, it will lead to conflict between superiors and subordinates and disagreement." A thin official blinked a pair of small eyes and walked out of the civil servants' queue and said.
He Jin turned around and found that it was the Grand Marshal Yuan Wei. The Yuan family had four generations and three kings, and their power was outrageous. In order to avoid suspicion, they always maintained a neutral attitude. It should not be said that they should come out to stop it. The bad thing is that Chen Yaotian and the Yuan Shao brothers had a small conflict. The old and the young of the Yuan family were not generous. The young could not fight, so the old had to come forward to make trouble.
"The Grand Marshal Yuan said this. Chen Yaotian had done a beautiful battle in his first year of office. I also heard that he absorbed refugees in Shanggu, opened up wastelands and farmed land, and developed business. Although he had been in operation for only a year, the lives of the people have improved greatly. Look at other officials in Youzhou, some of whom have been in power for many years, fearing death, and the people under his jurisdiction were plundered and killed by foreign races, without any merits and achievements. Since ancient times, those who are capable have held high positions. With Chen Yaotian's talent, they will be able to handle the relationship between superiors and subordinates and make the people managed by Youzhou have enough food and clothing." He Jin didn't know why Yuan Wei came out to sing the opposite tune, but after saying that, he winked at him in confusion.
But Yuan Wei looked at him without looking at him and pretended not to see him. He spoke again: "So even if he is extraordinary. Your Majesty, I heard that Chen Yaotian had just arrived in Shanggu, and he eliminated his dissidents and killed the rich family. He was bloodthirsty, had impure thoughts, and even had the intention to rebel. I hope Your Majesty will investigate clearly, recall him and punish him."
"Your Majesty, the grass people have something to say." Tian Chou was shocked when he heard what Yuan Wei said. He didn't know if the other party really found a handle or was slandering people, so he couldn't help but speak out.
"What do you have to say?"
"My lord came to office and worked diligently to punish corrupt officials and evil gentry, and managed Shanggu in an orderly manner. He promoted the kindness of the emperor, took Wei Qing and other national heroes as their role models, and took support to the Han Dynasty as their own responsibility, so he could not resist his will. As for the bad reputation of bloodthirsty, it was even more available. The rich family of Shanggu deprived the people of the people of wealth and did everything they could. The lord Bodhisattva's heart did not punish them, but instead gave them the opportunity to make up for their merits. But they did not Cherish all the troops in Shanggu were transferred to the death with 30,000 Wuhuans, and they even joined forces to attack Juyang, the governor of the county. Fortunately, the small number of public security troops rose up to resist and defeated them. These families were bold and reckless, and they could do all this. The lord took the blame for the stability of Shanggu and killed them. I hope the emperor would not listen to slander, destroy his majesty, and make the people who are loyal to the Han Dynasty in the world feel heartbroken."
"Master Yuan, you heard that Chen Yaotian is a man of a great man and a pillar of talent. You said that he is too jealous of the talented people and confuses the public!" He Jin saw that Yuan Wei was still trying to entangle, his tone was not kind, and his words were filled with a strong smell of gunpowder. He and Chen Yaotian were grasshoppers on the same line, and he recommended people. If Liu Hongzhen listened to Yuan Wei's slander and punished Chen Yaotian, he would also be implicated. Although he would not have any harm in killing, it would be difficult to recommend officials in the future.
"You... are slandering. He came from the upper valley and worshipped Chen Yaotian as the main one. Naturally, he said it was a mess, and this was absolutely unbelievable."
"Then what evidence do you have to show that Chen Yaotian is against his will?"
Liu Hong looked at the two of them fighting each other in words below and came forward to mediate: "The two beloved ministers are here to calm down first, don't hurt the harmony for this matter. Let's listen to the opinions of others. Liu Aiqing, you have the most say in the court shortly after you returned from Shanggu. You will have the most say. Let's express your opinion and talk about Chen Yaotian's character!"
"Your Majesty, when the position of prefect of Shanggu last year was handed over, I had been with Chen Yaotian for several days, and I was confidant with each other and called each other brothers. My brother was loyal and my literary talent must have heard of it, and now I have shown such military talent. I have shown my dragon and phoenix posture, and in time, I will definitely be a minister of the great Han Dynasty. However, he was twenty years old, so it would be difficult to carry the burden of the position of governor. During my tenure in Shanggu, the captain of the Wuhuan guarding the Wuhuan family was greedy for life and afraid of death, and was in a state of mind.
If he does not pursue his position, he will let his foreign race burn, kill, loot and loot. It is better to remove this person from Chen Yaotian and take charge of his performance. He will be promoted and demoted in the future." This person was Liu Yu, who returned from Shanggu to report his duties. During his tenure, he adopted a policy of Huaru, which was contrary to Chen Yaotian's thoughts. Tian Chou had just explained the details of Wuhuan's attack. It was Wuhuan who was attacking himself. If he did not resist, would he have to wait for these foreign races to burn and kill in Shanggu? So he did not blame Chen Yaotian, but instead said all the good things.
"Hmph, what a Wuhuan Captain, see how I will deal with him." Liu Hong heard this news and slapped the case and gritted his teeth. Then he said again: "Since Liu Aiqing said so, it would be impossible to be wrong. Let his father draft an order and designate Chen Yaotian as the Wuhuan Captain and the Marquis of Shanggu."
"Caomin will serve my lord, thank you Your Majesty."
Chapter completed!