Chapter 960 Liu He's incompetent subordinates are centrifugal
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The news of Liu Yu's death was soon leaked, but at this time Liu He had activated the emergency mechanism of the army. The important position of Ji County, especially the palace, has been guarded by heavy troops. If someone wants to take the opportunity to cause trouble at this time, it will definitely be worth the loss.
How could a person who can be careful in killing his subordinates and cleverly kill the situation? How could he not understand this? It is not a coup at all and he would not want to seize power and make a contribution to the battle. This is a well-planned political incident and must have a strict backup plan.
Therefore, there will be no big problem with Liu He's response speed. At most, some strangers who cannot see the situation clearly will do some inexplicable things.
However, Liu He himself didn't think so. He felt that he was dealing with it in time and rightly. Then he squatted in the barracks nervously for two days and finally confirmed that Jixian was calm and there was no storm. Then he returned home and began to prepare for his father's funeral.
Three days after Liu Yu's death, Liu He officially announced the news of Liu Yu's death. The young emperor immediately ordered Liu He to inherit the title and continue to serve as the governor of Youzhou. All matters related to Liu Yu were handled by Liu He. This edict gave Liu He enough face, and of course, this face must not be left unto him.
Not to mention that Liu He was preparing for a big funeral, Zhang Miao and others also began to become unprecedentedly active.
Once Liu Yu died, no matter how much Liu He comforted him, Liu Yu's subordinates would inevitably have some ideas in their hearts, which depended on Liu He's personal ability to resolve conflicts and conquer people's hearts. However, Liu He did not pay full attention to this. He wishfully believed that these subordinates promoted by their fathers would firmly support him, and as long as he firmly grasped the military power, these people would not be able to come up with any tricks.
However, human hearts are extremely complex.
Brothers Xianyufu and Xianyuyin are very complicated now. Brothers Xianyu, who are in charge of Jixian, have always been Liu Yu's confidant generals. Their loyalty to Liu Yu is beyond doubt. Therefore, when Liu He came to the barracks to report his death, the brothers Xianyu chose to firmly support Liu He without hesitation.
However, the edict sent by Zhang Chao for the Emperor today made the Xianyu brothers hesitate a little because this was not another person, but the emperor's edict. In the edict, Xianyufu was appointed as the former general, and ordered him to build the Yulin Army, be responsible for the guards of the palace, and be appointed Xianyuyin as the left general. He commanded the guards of Ji County and be responsible for the guards of the capital.
What does this edict mean by Xianyu brothers clearly understand? Is the emperor asking them whether they will continue to be loyal to Liu He or turn to the emperor?
The emperor chose this time very well. Perhaps it was not the emperor's choice, but someone behind the emperor was choosing. It is true that Brother Xianyu was loyal to Liu Yu, but Liu Yu was also loyal to the emperor. And he was also the emperor's elder and was a family with the emperor. Therefore, Brother Xianyu seemed to be true for his loyalty to the emperor.
However, this matter always seems not so appropriate, especially at this time, so the Xianyu brothers told Liu He about the imperial edict.
Liu He, who was busy receiving the envoys from all sides to mourn the mourning, received a lot of gifts, both affordable and face, and was in a good mood. When he saw the Xianyu brothers mysteriously pulling him to the side hall, Liu He was furious when he talked about the emperor.
"It's outrageous! The emperor is rude and actually makes these tricks at this time! The two generals will not be bribed by these small favors!"
Brother Xianyu was very embarrassed. This is called Xiaoen Xiaohui? This is a second-rank military official position! It is several levels higher than their current level! As a completely declining nobleman, it is an extraordinary thing to be able to achieve the second-rank. This is also an affirmation of their identity and ability, as well as their loyalty and loyalty to the great man. In Liu He's mouth, how did he become Xiaoen Xiaohui!
"Don't worry, my brothers are vulgar, but I know the word "loyalty and righteousness". However, this is the emperor's edict after all, and the emperor and the young master are also a family, this..."
Liu He looked at the Xianyu brothers strangely and frowned and said, "The emperor is the emperor, I am me, don't be confused. The emperor is just a child, a child who cannot come out of the palace, haha... Both of you don't need to pay attention to this bullshit edict at all, and there is also this worthless position. As long as you are loyal to me, you can't get whatever you want!"
Brother Xianyu looked at each other, responded with timidly, and then left with excuses. Liu He's face was a little gloomy. He changed his clothes and hurried to the palace to pay homage to the emperor, but in fact he wanted to question what the emperor meant.
Regarding Liu He's questioning, the emperor replied that it was to help Liu He appease the morale of the army. This matter was a bit urgent, so Liu He should first submit a letter to the generals and asked for a title. Seeing that the emperor was informed and tactful, Liu He did not think it was offended, and he left happily and prepared to submit a letter.
The next day, the conversation between Liu He and the Emperor in the palace was spread. If this conversation was said privately, it would be for Liu He that the Emperor bowed to him, but once it was spread, the matter would be complicated.
First of all, Liu He's disrespect to the emperor and his domineering behavior were exaggerated by some people, and he was vaguely guided toward infidelity and injustice, and even usurping the throne and rebellion.
Secondly, before Liu He submitted a letter, the emperor issued an edict to the Xianyu brothers first. Was it just a moment of impatient and good intention to do bad things? Or did the emperor have any ideas? Especially the Xianyu brothers' special status, and the appointments of the two of them were to separate the two people who were originally affiliated with Youzhou Mu from Liu He and directly under the jurisdiction of the court. Isn't this a capture of the army?
Finally, there is another saying, that is, the idiot Liu He will not take the initiative to submit a letter to his subordinates for a letter, and the emperor will also remind him that this is why Liu He’s political wisdom is not as good as a child of a age?
When these rumors spread secretly, Liu He's comments surprised everyone again. Liu He actually only invited his subordinates to get a title, but did not ask for an official position. This excessive petty aura is really hard to understand.
Perhaps, in Liu He's mind, the court in Jixian was just a decoration, so it was a joke to get an official position in this court without real power. In addition, he only fought for titles for his subordinates because titles were better than official positions and cost less. You should know that the promotion of official positions requires a lot of money and food. The current court is only supported by half of Youzhou. Of course, Fang Zhiwen also kindly sponsored some, but after all, the existence of the court itself is an unexpected expense, so Liu He saved as long as he wanted to save.
This poster was circulated again without any surprise. In the morning, Liu He handed over the poster, and by night it was already well known. Those old subordinates of Liu Yu couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable. In theory, they might be able to understand Liu He's thoughts, but based on their own selfishness, who doesn't want to be promoted and make a fortune?
It was obvious that the emperor wanted to promote everyone to make money, but Liu He blocked it. As the saying goes, blocking people's wealth is like killing their parents, so everyone will inevitably feel a little dissatisfied. At this time, Liu He should come forward to comfort him in time. However, Liu He has no time now because Wang Yun brought Diao Chan to pay his respects.
So throughout the afternoon, Liu He accompanied Diao Chan and kept it for dinner. He rambled and delayed until very late before he letting people leave.
Liu He sent off the beauty and was immersed in his fantasy. He had some thoughts and had long forgotten that he was still in the whirlpool. He forgot that someone was moving around at this time. Taking advantage of the opportunity that Liu He created for others, he pried the small crack between Liu He and Liu Yu's old subordinates wider and bigger.
The next day, Liu He heard some bad news, so he quickly summoned the Xianyu brothers, Cheng Xu, Wei You and others to come to the mansion for a meeting.
"I'm invited to come today because I heard some bad rumors. I'm busy storing my father's funeral. Everyone seems to be busy with the guests of the conference!"
"Young Master, what do you mean? Everyone is not hermits and idle people, how can you refuse social engagements in the officialdom? You don't need to be upset about this." Wei You replied in a solemn voice.
Liu He snorted coldly, glanced at everyone with some displeasure, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "Now is a troublesome time. You should do it yourself. Although you don't say you want to thank the guests in a closed door, it is still necessary to take the initiative to avoid suspicion. Moreover, don't I know the thoughts of those people? Or do you don't know?"
Everyone in the hall was silent, and Liu He pulled his lips and continued, "Do you not know what the Jixian court is? Without Youzhou, without Jixian, there will be no court. This court is just a decoration. If I need it, it exists. If I don't need it, hum... Don't put the cart before the horse. Your honor, disgrace, wealth and honor are not in the court, but in my mansion. Everyone must think carefully and don't make mistakes!"
If Liu He said this yesterday or earlier, analyze the gains and losses of the matter for everyone, and then submit a statement to everyone to be awarded a title, this is definitely a good thing, and everyone will be convinced by him. However, the matter has reached this point, and these people were even taken with eye drops yesterday. Liu He said this again, but it just made people feel that Liu He was a little mean.
Seeing that everyone bowed their heads and said nothing, Liu He felt pretty good and thought he was very authoritative, but in fact he didn't know that everyone had already begun to become more indifferent, so they were secretly calculating their own little abacus.
"Young Master, we are all knowledgeable people who know books and etiquette, and we know what loyalty is. In addition, although the emperor lives in Ji County, Ji County is also Ji County of the Han Dynasty, and the emperor is the emperor of the Han Dynasty. It is better for the young master to give enough respect."
Wei You is a little stubborn, a bit pedantic, and he really shouldn't have said this at this time.
"Wei Zishan! Do you think it's more promising to follow that little emperor? Could it be that I didn't understand enough? If so, please step back!"
Wei You was angry and stood up with a blue face and left. Liu He said hatefully: "Tomorrow I will submit a letter to send Wei You to Changli. Those who are against me will never have a good end." (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!