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Chapter 405: Probing the Court

Fu Wan is old and can endure the nature and endure what ordinary people can’t. He can do this, but Liu Xie cannot.

As a monarch who could command the world and call the wind and rain, Liu Xie could not do that. There is nothing in the world that is more uncomfortable than this.

It's like a beautiful lady in a tulle lying in front of a man, half-covered, lying in a tulle, posing in a pose, and a hot charm. She just waits for you to pick up your gun and gallop around, but when you go up and strip her up, you find that he is just a man who looks like a woman... It's impossible to have a day at all!

Therefore, it is difficult to be an emperor, but to be a puppet emperor - depressed!

People are always the most obsessed with things they cannot get. Liu Xie has been bullied and oppressed by various heroes for many years, which invisibly increases Liu Xie's desire and obsession for power that he has never touched before. Almost every day, when Liu Xie dreams, he dreams of a magnificent scene of carrying millions of soldiers in his hand, fighting in the east, hiding in all directions, relucting the princes to submit, and supporting the people.

Such a scene has become his dream that must be lived in.

Now, the dream that was originally out of reach seems to be within reach. Cao Cao, the nightmare that blocked his target, died, and the biggest resistance has disappeared. As a real emperor, the day of regaining power seems to be approaching.

But at this moment, the father-in-law, whom I have always been most aided, has prevented himself from seizing power. In order to realize his dream, he poured a large pot of hot water - Bingbingliang.

"The father-in-law, is there really no other way?" Liu Xie looked extremely distressed with a pleading look.

Fu Wan was cruel and ruthless, shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister has no other way. I will say the same thing. Wait for three years, three years later. Zhongzhou is in chaos, and major events are expected!"

Liu Xie bit his lips, clenched his fists with both hands, and said, "What if I don't want to wait?"

Fu Wan frowned, looked at Liu Xie deeply, and said, "Then Your Majesty will be trapped in a major disaster! Thank you for your old minister's truth. Although Your Majesty has not taken power in charge, at least he has the prestige of the emperor and the power to criticize the memorials in the court. If it were Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao, Your Majesty would not have such kindness at all. Why do you have it now? It is because of Cao Zhi! According to the old minister, although Cao Zhi was a traitor of Cao Cao, he had no ambition to usurpate the rebellion. He was tolerant and generous to Your Majesty, which was far beyond his ability to compare with his father. The reason why the old minister asked Your Majesty to wait for a few more years was still to observe this person carefully. Maybe this son would become a supporter of the Han Dynasty in the future rather than a traitor, but if Your Majesty was eager for quick success and instant benefits, he would force him to be a traitor!"

Liu Xie's face tightened when he heard this, his eyes flashed, and he said in a cold voice: "Fu Wan. Are you expelling the Cao traitor?"

Fu Wan shook his head and said, "I dare not. I am in my heart. Heaven and earth can be seen, but what I say today is. I am just talking about the matter, so please think twice."

Liu Xie took a deep breath, as if he was about to get angry. But in the end he endured and said hard: "I am tired, you go down!"

Seeing that Liu Xie's attitude towards him suddenly became cold, Fu Wan knew that Liu Xie was unhappy, but no matter how unhappy he was, Fu Wan could not let Liu Xie do it. He just gave a respectful salute and slowly retreated.

Looking at Fu Wan's gradually disappearing figure, Liu Xie clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth.

"No, I have been waiting for eighteen years. Now I will never wait any longer. I must have done something! The father-in-law is content with food and clothing and is unwilling to help me. I ask others for help!"

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Two days later, it was a court meeting. All the officials from the civil and military officials from Xudu, including the Central Doctor and above, entered the Deyang Palace to discuss politics.

In Deyang Hall, there were nearly 200 officials participating in the political affairs. All of them abide by the ministerial etiquette and knelt on the left and right sides of the Emperor's Highness. They took turns to report the report in accordance with the order of the scholar-level officials, waiting for the negotiations to be approved.

Cao Zhi inherited his father's position and was in Sikong, and his status was also special. Therefore, he did not rank with all the ministers and was unique, standing alone by the emperor, issuing orders and discussing politics.

Everything seemed to be orderly, but in a faint sense, undercurrents began to surge.

Cao Zhi is different from several heroes of his predecessors. Whenever he has something to do, he will consult Liu Xie first. After Liu Xie finished speaking, he will consider the pros and cons, put forward opinions and report them again, and decide on the marquis. This is truly a way to defeat the ministers and not be overruled.

Today's court discussions have always been stable and smooth as before.

After all the matters were discussed, Cao Zhi immediately turned around and bowed to Liu Xie, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty, after all the matters all the ministers have discussed, the court can be dispersed."

Liu Xie nodded and said, "Cao Aiqing works hard."

His Highness suddenly heard a voice.

"Your Majesty, I am a member of the Ministry of Justice Wei Huang, I will report it if you have something to do!"

Liu Xie blinked his eyes and looked at the person who reported the report, with an inadvertent smile on his lips, and said, "It turns out it's Wei Aiqing. What's the matter with you?"

Si Zhi and Wei Huang stepped out of his squad, took out the bamboo slips that he wanted to report from his arms, and said loudly: "My dear Wei Huang, I have received the favor of Your Majesty, and I will be responsible for inspecting all the officials in the capital. It took five years to come. Now, the list of the officials who have been supervising their achievements and virtues for five years is listed. I hope that Your Majesty will register with merits, reward me for merits, promote talents, and make our Han Dynasty prosperous and long-lasting, and the country's fortune will last for the lifetime."

Liu Xie gently glanced at Cao Zhi beside him, and saw that he seemed to be motionless, then waved his hand and told Xiao Huang who was serving: "Support Lord Wei's list!"

The little yellow door happily presented Wei Huang's memorial. Liu Xie looked through it carefully for a while and smiled and said, "Wei Sizhi is the first direct officer I reset in the eighth year of Jian'an. He has a small position, but he is responsible for inspecting all officials in the capital. He has been proud of his career for many years, abiding by his ministers' words, and has been fair in supervising officials at all levels. He has never hidden his own selfishness. Now it has been five years. Those who have shown outstanding performance must have been considered for a long time. There is no problem with this memorial... Cao Aiqing, what do you think?"

Cao Zhi smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty's Holy Break."

Liu Xie gently tapped the bamboo slips in his hand and chuckled, "If you don't reward merits, you won't punish me. I am not a wise ruler. I would rather select the candidates on this list to find out whether their political achievements are true. If they are true, they will be rewarded and promoted, and they will be more important. It is also better to choose a group of new talents for the Han Dynasty. I think it will be a plan for the future. I wonder what Cao Aiqing wants?"

Cao Zhi pondered for a while after hearing this, but did not speak.

Although he was greedy for wine, liked to recite poems and write romantic things, he was not mediocre. Otherwise, Cao Cao would not have loved him much when he was alive.

Cao Zhi had a very keen political feeling. He could clearly feel that Wei Huang suddenly put on the inspection list today, which was a conspiracy. After all, Wei Huang served as the chief inspector of the officials in Beijing for five years. He has always been just an inspection. He has never been the supreme commentator. How could he suddenly change his style of conduct day and night? And there are not only one or two people who have made merits, but one comment is a large number!

Cao Zhi knew in his heart that the emperor was going to take the opportunity to promote his confidants and wanted to testify to seize some real power in the court!

If it were Cao Cao who lived today, Cao Cao wouldn't even bother to deal with this matter today, so he just used the list to tear it apart.

But Cao Zhi was not Cao Cao. Although he could see the emperor's small abacus, from the bottom of his heart, he did not have too much ambitions. Moreover, Cao Zhi has always respected the emperor and never regarded him as a puppet. For him, the emperor is the master and he is a servant. It is not a taboo to ask the master for some rights from the servant. Moreover, Liu Xie did this very smartly. From the memorial of Si Zhi, who supervised all officials, he was justified and obedient.

If it were a peaceful and peaceful world, Cao Zhi would be so, it would be nothing.

But now the situation is different. All sides are enemies. The internal situation must be stable and the power cannot be separated too much!

But if you reject the emperor in person and have no good reason for a moment, and it will be contrary to the way of the monarch and the subject...

Cao Zhi hesitated. After all, he was young and kind. He was not a treacherous hero like Cao Cao. He would still be subject to some moral scrupulousness when doing things.

When Liu Xie saw Cao Zhi's expression was gloomy and calm, he seemed to hesitate, and he was ecstatic.

This matter is a chance!

"I, I will hold the Jinwu Jia Xu and start the report!"

An old voice slowly rose from the corner, interrupting Cao Zhi's hesitation and Liu Xie's secret joy.

Liu Xie looked up and saw that Jia Xu, the old man who had few words on weekdays, was slowly getting up and bowing in this direction to him to pray.

Liu Xie hesitated for a moment and waved his hand: "What's the matter with Doctor Jia? But it's okay."

But Jia Xu walked to the middle of the hall tremblingly, gave a deep bow, and said, "Your Majesty rewards meritorious officials and promotes capable officials. This is the way to promote the country. I agree deeply, so I hereby discuss it... Cao Sikong, why should you hesitate?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhi looked at Jia Xu deeply and said, "Since it's Doctor Jia who is speaking, then do it like this. The next day, we will choose the best candidates to recommend the list and let them make contributions to the court."

Jia Xu nodded and praised: "Sikong said this great kindness."

Liu Xie was ecstatic. He never expected that Jia Xu stood up and spoke for him. Moreover, as soon as Jia Xu spoke, Cao Zhi agreed so well.

"Okay, okay, Cao Aiqing and Doctor Jia are indeed pillars of the country. They are actually the most wise ministers of our Han Dynasty. They are good at distinguishing right from wrong and being able to investigate loyal and good deeds. I feel very comforted."

Jia Xu smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty has praised you very much. The old minister cannot afford it. However, the old minister still wants to report it. It is what Your Majesty said just now. If you don't reward merits or will you be punished, you are not a wise ruler. I wonder if this is the onset of your Majesty on a whim or is it true that you have true intentions?"

Liu Xie smiled and said, "If Doctor Jia was not sincere, how could I have improved such a large number of talents at the request of Wei Huang?"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "It's good that this is the case. I dare to ask Your Majesty. Everyone who has made merits and diligence in the memorials mentioned in Wei Huang's memorials will be rewarded. I wonder how your Majesty should commend and reward him?"

Liu Xie was stunned when he heard this and said, "The biggest wise minister of this dynasty? Who is Doctor Jia talking about?"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "Didn't Your Majesty say that he had just said that Cao Sikong is the pillar of the country and the most wise minister of my Han Dynasty. How long has it been, Your Majesty forgot about how long has it been?"
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