The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 9: Your Majesty Saves Me Again

"Jia Xu..."

Dong Zhuo also had a slight impression of this person.

Filial and honest officials in the Han Dynasty were extremely valuable, and every year they would become famous in the state and county.

But this was not what impressed Dong Zhuo most.

In his early years, Jia Xu was recommended as a filial and incorrupt official and served as a palace attendant in Luoyang. Later, he resigned due to illness and had to return to his hometown of Guzang.

When passing through Wei, Jia Xu and dozens of his companions were captured by the rebellious Di people and almost lost their lives.

Fortunately, he was able to think of a clever idea in a hurry and pretended that he was the grandson of the then Grand Marshal Duan Xing and could pay a generous ransom, which saved his life.

Unfortunately, none of the dozens of people who traveled with Jia Xu survived...

If it were an ordinary celebrity, even if it was just for reputation, he would definitely save his companions and sacrifice his life. But Jia Xu chose to ignore it and escape alone.

This style of behavior somewhat surprised Dong Zhuo, so he said he had some impression of him.

Liu Xie was unaware of Jia Xu's past when he was young.

But this did not prevent Liu Xie from sighing——

"The reputation of Wenheluanwu is well-deserved!"

Although this story is shocking, Liu Xie knows that in history, Jia Xu was a man who would do anything to protect himself.

Compared with the great things he did later, fabricating the story that he was the grandson of the Grand Marshal was not worth mentioning at all.

In fact, Dong Zhuo was quite satisfied with this candidate.

First of all, Jia Xu was from Liangzhou.

Secondly, Jia Xu was from Liangzhou.

Finally, Jia Xu was from Liangzhou.

In addition, Jia Xu was also a military officer in his army.

Dong Zhuo was indeed a bit slow to remember this famous scholar who had the word "one of us" written all over him.

Of course, perhaps this was also because the old guy Jia Xu deliberately kept a low profile, so Dong Zhuo never thought that there was such a person in his own army.

"Although Jia Wenhe is not well-known, he is a genuine scholar who was selected as an honest and upright official."

"In addition, he once served as a palace official in Luoyang, so there is no problem with his qualifications."

"With such a person in charge of the Secretariat, even if the court officials have some comments, it is completely in line with the rules."

The Shangshu Ling is different from the three dukes and nine ministers who are two thousand stones.

Its actual size is no more than 1,000 stones.

Therefore, compared with the three dukes and nine ministers who need to wait for seniority, the appointment and removal of the Shangshu Ling is much easier.

Moreover, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty established the system of internal and external courts and selected the Shangshu in order to divide the duties of the prime minister and concentrate the power of the emperor.

The appointment and dismissal of the Shangshu Ling was often a matter of an imperial edict from the emperor.

Although the reappointment of the Shangshu Ling would inevitably cause uproar in the court, there was nothing wrong with it in legal terms.

"Thanks to my awesome ancestors..."

If Emperor Wu of Han had not established the system of inner and outer courts, and if subsequent Han emperors had not continued to carry it forward, even if Liu Xie was the emperor and Dong Zhuo was the prime minister, it would have been difficult to replace the person in charge of the government so easily.

"In this case, I will organize a court meeting tomorrow to remove Wang Yun!"

The Han Dynasty held a meeting every five days.

However, because Liu Xie had been ill before, he did not preside over the court meeting and it was delayed for some time.

Dong Zhuo didn't want to wait even a day, so he set Wang Yun's sentence for tomorrow, intending to break half of the leg of this vicious dog that had devoured its master.

"Just follow the master."

If Wang Yun is dismissed as soon as possible, the Han Dynasty's government will be back on track sooner, and Liu Xie will be happy about it.

"But Grand Master, please remember my words. The main thing is to teach the soldiers to read and learn government affairs. Only in this way can they no longer be controlled by others."

At this point, Liu Xie suddenly thought of something and looked at Lu Bu, who had not spoken for a while.

"I remember that Fengxian was a former chief clerk?" "Your Majesty, that's right!"

Who would have thought that the famous strategist Jia Xu is now a military officer, while Lu Bu, the unparalleled general, started out as a civil official.

It seems that the mismatch between major and job has existed since ancient times.

"Since you have served as a chief clerk, you must have some understanding of government affairs."

"This time, you have to assist the Grand Master in teaching the soldiers. Do you understand?"

Lu Bu didn't know Liu Xie's intention, but he nodded obediently in front of the emperor and Dong Zhuo.

When Liu Xie saw Lü Bu coming, he also painted a big cake for him -

"If this is accomplished, I will definitely grant you one wish."

"Even if it's the Grand Master, I'm sure he won't refuse, right?"

Dong Zhuo nodded naturally.

Isn't it just a wish? For me who already has great power, this is too easy.

"In that case, Grand Master, please go back and pack your luggage and move into the palace to live with me tomorrow."

"Fengxian, please stay for a moment. I have something to say to you."

Dong Zhuo took the order and walked out of the palace.

When passing by Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo suddenly reached out and patted Lu Bu's broad shoulder.

"Fengxian, this time it was your foster father who wronged you."

Dong Zhuo left only one sentence and continued walking out without stopping.

But Lu Bu remained where he was, somewhat incredulous.

Just now...

Master Dong apologized to me?
How can it be?

Asking Dong Zhuo to apologize is simply a fantasy!
But Dong Zhuo's heavy footsteps still echoed in the hall, clearly telling Lu Bu that it was not an illusion.

"Fengxian."

"Fengxian!"

Liu Xie called out to Lu Bu twice, and Lu Bu finally responded and saluted hastily: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for saving my life!"

Lu Bu knew in his heart that his life was saved!
Even if Wang Yun is doomed to fail in the future, with what happened today and your majesty's endorsement, Dong Zhuo will definitely not hold him accountable!
The feeling of surviving a disaster made Lu Bu feel relaxed, and the smile on his face never relaxed for a moment, as if he was afraid that others didn't know what benefits he had gained.

But Liu Xie's next words completely put Lü Bu into an ice cave -

"Fengxian, did you have an affair with the Grand Tutor's concubine?"

This short sentence hit Lu Bu's heart like a heavy hammer.

Lu Bu wanted to explain himself and cover up.

But when he looked up and saw the majestic jade steps of the Weiyang Palace, he swallowed the lie he had made up on the spur of the moment.

Lu Bu seemed to have returned to an hour ago, and kowtowed to Liu Xie again: "Your Majesty, please save me again!"

……

No, you really fell asleep?
Liu Xie started to have a headache.

Originally, he just wanted to trick Lu Bu to see if Lu Bu was really that powerful.

So Lu Bu actually did it?

"Fengxian, Fengxian! What can I say? You have acknowledged the Grand Tutor as your adoptive father! How could you think of having an affair with his concubine? This is not, this is not..."

After thinking about it, Liu Xie finally did not say those two words.

The Han Dynasty ruled the country with loyalty and filial piety.

If Lu Bu's affairs were to be revealed, even Liu Xie would not be able to save Lu Bu's life!

Dong Zhuo didn't even need to take action, those imperial censors and great scholars were enough to be scolded to death by Lu Bu many times!!!
(End of this chapter)