Three Kingdoms: From Hulaoguan to Global Hegemony

Chapter 352 Proposed Regency
Last night, the Yulin Army did not storm the Pingcheng Gate, which also expressed Liu Yu's idea that he did not replace the Emperor Liu Xie.

Now that Han Sui's defeat is imminent, Situ Wangyun and Sikong Xunshuang standing opposite are chatting enthusiastically with Liu Yu.

"The king of Zhongshan strategized and eradicated the treacherous minister Han Sui in one night and one day, which is really beyond the reach of the old man. It is a blessing for the great man and the luck of the emperor to have the king of Zhongshan in the court to turn the tide! The old man admires it, admires it extremely!"

Wang Yun bowed his hands to Liu Yu in a slightly humble way, and there was indescribable admiration in his words and demeanor.

In fact, he and Sikong Xun Shuang already knew Liu Yu's plan to lay an ambush here before they came, otherwise they would not have dared to pursue Han Sui with a team of 1000 men.

But as the head of a hundred officials, his slightly humble attitude at this time is definitely not just because he is subdued by Liu Yu's scheme, but more is a signal of clinging and fawning.

Wang Yun had shown such emotions before when Dong Zhuo led his troops into Luoyang. It seems that he has already regarded Liu Yu as the next powerful minister with a heavy hand.

It was because Liu Yu led an army of tens of thousands to attack Luoyang City overnight and wiped out Han Sui's forces. Therefore, in Wang Yun's mind, Liu Yu was no longer an upstart that the royalists could woo at will, but became the third prince of the imperial court. The powerful faction who had to bow his head.

What is even more inconceivable to Wang Yun is that within a few months after Liu Yu returned to the capital from Hulao Pass, under the eyes of Dong Zhuo and him, he secretly formed a strong army of tens of thousands of soldiers. Liu Yubi's military strength will inevitably rise to a higher level.

In today's troubled times, the stability of Luoyang City requires the imperial court and hundreds of officials, and more importantly, a "loyal minister" who can defend the city and the imperial court. Unfortunately, Dong Zhuo is a chaotic official, and Han Sui is even a low-level character. Liu Yu is the one that the court and officials need.

Wang Yun cryptically expressed his attitude, and Sikong Xun Shuang, not to be outdone, also cupped his fists to congratulate.

Xun Shuang said: "First Dong Zhuo, then Han Sui, caused the court and the capital to suffer catastrophe, and now the rebellious officials and thieves have finally all given their heads. Our Han court has finally ushered in the trend of recovery and revival, and all this is the credit of King Zhongshan , when I return to the imperial city, the old men will definitely play the emperor as the king of Zhongshan and enter the ranks!"

Capturing Han Sui alive and annihilating the rebel soldiers is definitely a complete victory, and Xun Shuang is an old player in the officialdom. He not only heard Wang Yun's deep meaning, but also knew that the young man in front of him would soon become the master The new helmsman of the imperial court, so at this moment, it is natural to flatter him at all costs.

At the same time, Xun Shuang also had the intention of secretly probing. Although the relationship between the royalists and Liu Yu was not bad before, and Liu Yu was born in the royal family, people are still a little uncertain about what Liu Yu thinks.

If one is not good, Liu Yu will bring heavy troops to threaten the emperor to abdicate, which will inevitably arouse the rebellion of the princes of the world.

Although the emperor Liu Xie was young and incompetent and was pushed to the throne by Dong Zhuo, he is the son of Emperor Ling after all, and the people still recognize his identity, so if Liu Yu takes his place, the princes and warlords will definitely use it in the name of helping the country and the country Siege Luoyang.

Luoyang and the imperial court could no longer stand the flames of war, and those Luoyang nobles like those behind Xun Shuang didn't want to have gunpowder near their homes again.

Therefore, after affirming Liu Yu's meritorious service, Xun Shuang specifically mentioned the eight words "rebellious officials and thieves" and "resuscitating Zhongxing", just to test Liu Yu's mind.

Liu Yu heard Wang Yun and Xun Shuang's words clearly, and he also saw through the two people's seemingly bright and dark attitudes, but he had already made up his mind and would not move the idea of ​​the Son of Heaven for the time being.

"The two adults are absurd!" Liu Yu solemnly returned the salute to the two of them one by one, thinking that it was time to express his attitude.

"I, Liu Yu, as a member of the royal family, must take it as my duty to revive the Han Dynasty. Just as the two adults said, after the catastrophe, there is still a need for great governance. After all, the emperor is young, and we have to look up to the two adults for the affairs of the court in the future." Wisdom and experience will do."

After saying that, Liu Yu clasped his fists again, and said clearly: "I have strengths in commanding troops and fighting in wars, but the two adults are more proficient in national economy and people's livelihood!"

Wang Yun and Xun Shuang were delighted when they heard the words. What they were worried about finally did not happen. Not only did Liu Yu not intend to seize power, but he hinted that they would continue to preside over the court affairs.

Liu Yu's attitude surprised them. After they looked at each other happily, they both got off their horses and gave Liu Yu a big gift.

"Sure enough, I was right. The revival of the Han Dynasty is just around the corner! And before the emperor reaches the crown, let the king of Zhongshan be the regent!"

Regent is to govern for the Son of Heaven. Wang Yun and Xun Shuang had discussed in private long ago. Liu Yuping had meritorious service in the rebellion. He might not be able to satisfy the general official position. Moreover, Liu Yu had a large army in his hand. If he was upset, the Wang family and Xun Shuang I'm afraid that the family will be removed from the capital like the Yuan family.

And to recommend him to be the regent is tantamount to tying the royalists and Liu Yu to the same boat, and they will all be prosperous in the future.

In addition, the emperor Liu Xie is too young. If Dong Zhuo dies, there will be a second warlord like Han Sui. If he wants to come to Luoyang to fight the autumn wind, Luoyang will suffer one after another. question.

Therefore, recommending Liu Yu as the regent can not only solve internal troubles but also need not worry about foreign troubles.

The two took the initiative to propose the regent, which still surprised Liu Yu.

But acting as regent for the Son of Heaven was the next step that Liu Yu had made long ago. He thought that he would be opposed by Wang Yun and others, but he didn't expect the hindrance to become a help.

But thinking about it again, Liu Yu immediately understood the intention of the two of them.

Accepting the proposal of the two is equivalent to agreeing to form an alliance with the royalists.

This ally is acceptable, but Liu Yu doesn't want to be too ostentatious about the regent. Although he has made great achievements for the court, he is still young and his roots are still shallow. disgusted.

Muxiu must be destroyed by Lin Feng, this truth is very clear to Liu Yu, and this is only the beginning stage of Liu Yu's formal entry into the hegemony stage, there is no need to become the target of public criticism.

Rebuilding the Han Dynasty and unifying the world is Liu Yu's ultimate ambition. Before the time is ripe, it is absolutely wise to use the big tree of the imperial court as a protective umbrella.

So the regent can, but it must not cause dissatisfaction among the princes of the world because of this matter.

In order to eliminate this hidden danger, the best way is to let Wang Yun and Xun Shuang also participate in the regency.

First of all, Situ Wangyun and Sikong Xunshuang are the heads of the hundred officials, and they are well-known outside. If they are recommended by them and co-regent, they can avoid the world's suspicion and dissatisfaction with Liu Yu.

In addition, the influence of Wang and Xun among the literati and the big clan is also huge.

The upper class of the society at the end of Han Dynasty was mainly supported by the big clan, which not only controlled a large amount of materials, but also dominated the future of young talents.

Because the official career path at the end of the Han Dynasty required filial piety and honesty, and it was those prestigious celebrities and wealthy families who had the function of recommendation.

Talent is the key to rebuilding the great Han, so before Liu Yu thought of a new talent selection system, it was necessary to form an alliance with Wang Yun and Xun Shuang, two important officials and celebrities.

(End of this chapter)