Chapter 110: Manipulating Public Opinion
In Wang Yun’s mansion.
Since Liu He gradually undermined the power of the Three Dukes through several family turmoils, although Wang Yun was one of the Three Dukes, he was also the Grand Tutor, with a prominent reputation and a transcendent status, but he did not have much practical things to do.
Generals such as Xun Yu, Cui Jun, Jiugong's divisions, and even Guan Yu and other generals followed the steps and performed their duties. However, Wang Yun was in a leisurely state. Since he returned to the mansion, he had been basking in the sun in the backyard and reading books. It was so comfortable.
Soon, a man dressed in a servant came over, bowed his head and walked over.
"Master, the eldest son, and the young master Chen asked for a visit."
Wang Yun was slightly stunned: "Why are they back? I have never heard of the transfer of his two men, so why did he return to Beijing for no reason?"
Wang Yun's eldest son Wang Chen is now the prefect of Dongjun, Yanzhou, and Wang Chen is the prefect of Bohai, Jizhou. They are both chief officials of the Central Plains. In addition, they are young and strong, Wang Yun has high hopes for them and is eager to become the new king in the future, that is, Liu Tai's minister of the dragon, to further strengthen the reputation of the Wang family in Taiyuan.
The servant said, "Young Master Chen said that there is a major event related to the life and death of the family. We must advise you in person."
When Wang Yun heard this, his face immediately pulled down.
"Hmph, my elbows are turning out. They are quick to get news. It's a pity that they used the wrong place to use the cleverness. To tell them that now is indeed the time for my Taiyuan Wang family to survive and die. The whole clan will be in the next hundred years, or even hundreds of years of prosperity and decline, honor and disgrace. Just by this battle, they are foreign ministers and are unwilling to participate in court disputes. It is not wrong, but if they want to retreat from the family, I can't tolerate them. I ask them to go to the inn to rest for a night and return to the capital tomorrow. Without the imperial edict, they will not be allowed to return to the capital. They also let them not forget their current glory and wealth, so that they can forget their roots so quickly! "
The servant turned around and left immediately, but Wang Yun was so angry that his chest was fluctuating violently.
"Taoshi, who made you angry?"
A slightly flattering and complimenting voice came, and Wang Yun turned his head to look at it. It was Taichang Wang Qian, which made Wang Yun's face relieved a lot.
"Degong, what's going on outside?"
Wang Yun picked up a cup of tea, gently blew away the tea leaves on the surface, took a sip, and immediately showed an aftertaste expression, and his whole body calmed down from the rage just now.
Wang Qian stood in front of Wang Yun with joy: "It was extremely smooth. The family surnamed Miao, without saying a few words, was trapped by Ni Yuan, and what happened last night. In less than half a day, the entire Luoyang City would know that the current eldest prince disobeyed the imperial edict for the sake of a civilian woman. During the mourning period of the empress dowager, he fled in the middle of the night and killed five people in a row."
Wang Yun smiled slightly, and he put down the teacup and said, "Well, let the secret whistles of various families and the secret lines in the Imperial Academy be activated, so that the influence of this matter must be expanded to the extreme."
"Don't worry, the Grand Master will do his best to describe His Highness as a villain who is unfaithful, unfilial, unkind and unrighteous, impulsive and reckless, irresponsible villain. By then, even if His Majesty is willing to believe in his son, he will be excited by the government and the people. Let's see how he can still sit as the crown prince."
Wang Qian was so excited that he was a hundred times more excited than Wang Yun.
Wang Yun smiled indifferently: "Hey, this is a bad word. We are a minister, how can we frame the eldest prince? It's just that the eldest prince has lack of virtue. We should solve the problems of our emperor and train our prince's moral character."
"Ah, yes, yes, the Grand Tutor is the trainee prince." Wang Qian immediately changed his words.
Wang Yun waved his hand: "Go and do it."
"Yes, I'll go now."
Wang Qian turned around and was about to leave, but Wang Yun suddenly called him again: "Slow down."
"The Grand Master has any instructions?" Wang Qian asked.
Wang Yun thought for a while and said, "How have the principals of all the private schools and the great scholars explained?"
Wang Qian frowned slightly: "This matter is really difficult. Although most of them have written a joint letter and handed it to representatives of each county to send it to the capital. However, many of these dozens of representatives are still waiting and watching, either because they are doubtful about this matter, or because their children and nephews in their family are still in prison in Luoyang Ling, they do not want to cause trouble at this moment. Even if the officials and colleagues have more guidance, they have little effect. I am afraid it is..."
He looked up at Wang Yun, and saw that he was not angry, then continued: "I'm afraid that if they don't rescue their nephews from prison, these people may not be willing to stand by me."
"In the next two days today and tomorrow, the joint speech of tens of thousands of great scholars and students will be submitted to Your Majesty's imperial case again through the hands of the Imperial Academy. In addition, the storm that we have caused in the city this time, hehe, the public opinion cannot be disobeyed. Even if Your Majesty is willing to protect him, I am afraid that the eldest prince will not escape."
Only then did Wang Yun completely show a relaxed and satisfied smile: "Okay, in this way, everything will be ready. When the ministers are gathered, two days later, when Your Majesty returns to court, we must speak all the words and impeach Liu Zheng. The future of dozens of families will be prosperous or declining, all depends on this matter."
"Don't worry, this matter has reached the point of the present, and there is absolutely no reason to fail."
"Well, go and do as you do."
In the courtyard where the Taixue and Lu Zhi lived, this famous Han scholar who was about to turn 60 was sitting in his study room, looking out the window with his eyes, looking at the thoughtful expression, I don’t know what he was thinking.
A figure appeared outside the door, and the visitor patted the door page: "Zi Gan, why are you worried?"
Lu Zhiche's voice woke up from deep thoughts. When he turned his head to look, it was the School of the School of the School, Cui Yan, and Cui Jigui, who quickly stood up to greet him.
"It's Ji Gui's brother, please come and take a seat."
After the two of them sat down separately, Cui Yan leaned out to look at Lu Zhi's table and smiled slightly.
"Why, there are joint letters from private schools in various places that have been sent?"
Lu Zhi nodded: "Yes. In recent days, such letters have been like flowing water, ranging from more than a hundred to hundreds every day. Without exception, they have scolded the eldest prince for being absurd, reckless, and unfavorable in the war. Many people have found out that he and the third general killed Cao's surrendered soldiers back then, almost saying that His Highness was a traitor who was unfaithful, unfilial, unkind and unrighteous."
Cui Yan didn't seem to take it seriously: "Some people who are not clear about the truth are just being bewitched and instigated and talk nonsense, so why should they take it to heart? Your Majesty has already asked about this matter, this is the government affairs. My Imperial College specializes in teaching. You only need to report this matter to the court. It is not our jurisdiction. Why should the dean still seek trouble?"
When Lu Zhi heard this, he glanced at him and thought to himself that Cui Yan's knowledge was the best in the Han Dynasty, but when it comes to power and government affairs, he was really not up to standard. No wonder after His Majesty established the Imperial Academy, he immediately took him from the position of a chief official to the position of the scholastic school. It was really wise.
"My dear words are not bad," Lu Zhi opened a letter: "Our Imperial College is in charge of the world's academic affairs, and private schools in various places are also in the functions and departments. The so-called teaching is not just about knowledge, but also requires teaching students to distinguish right from wrong, study hard and think well."
"And now, these great scholars and teachers are so unrecognizable and treacherous, and they listen to others' words. There are even many people who secretly collude with the treacherous and plot against the illegitimate villains who are profit-oriented and stupid and stupid scholars who are in charge of private schools in various places will harm me, the Han students?"
Cui Yan now realized that the matter seemed to be a bit serious and his expression became serious.
"This... is indeed a problem. But how do we solve your problems?"
Lu Zhi shook his head and said, "I am also worried about this matter. I have been thinking about it all night but I still have no clue."
At this time, several servants came, each holding a large stack of letters in his hands.
Paper letters are still very expensive today, and ordinary people and even some young gentry still cannot afford them. Therefore, when Lu Zhi saw the material of these letters, he knew their origins.
Wang Yun is now in charge of the transaction of paper books in the Han Dynasty. Only the private schools he and the families who depended on the Wang family in Taiyuan and jointly founded can have such a move.
"Oh, it's here again..."
Lu Zhi patted his forehead, feeling a faint pain and swollen in his temples. Cui Yan was also full of indignation and worry.
At this moment, another figure walked over quickly and appeared at the door of the study. When Lu Zhi and Cui Yan saw it, their faces changed instantly and they hurriedly took the initiative to meet them.
"Shi Shi Gong, why are you here? Could it be that Your Majesty has any order?"
Gong Saner shook the whisk: "Your Majesty ordered the Tai Academy Chief Lu Zhi and the Tingwei Zhong Yao to go to the Luoyang Order Prison to interrogate the criminal."
As soon as the oral order was released, Lu Zhi was stunned.
"I am not the person in charge of justice. Why did Your Majesty ask me to try the case together with the Tingwei? But I don't know who the criminal is?"
Gong Saner said with a cold face: "I don't know this servant. However, Zhong Tingwei has already set off. President Lu is puzzled. He only needs to go to the Luoyang Order Prison to solve it."
After saying that, Gong Saner turned around and left.
Lu Zhi and Cui Yan looked at each other, and both saw endless doubts from each other's eyes.
Chapter completed!