Wang Yun said: "My great man is a great man, and he is very respectful of courtesy and trust. Since he has made some promises to the people, how can he suddenly repent because something unexpected happens? How can he continue to win the trust of the people in the future?"

"Your Majesty inherited the decree of heaven, and his power over all the world, and his benevolence belongs to all the people. Only then did these hundreds of merchants, craftsmen, and hundreds of thousands of people come to respond to the call. This is the manifestation of your benevolence and righteousness, and it is also a clear proof of our dynasty's power and virtues. It is enough to show that Your Majesty follows the heaven and the people are a wise monarch for all generations. Isn't it a sign of the revival of the Han Dynasty? How come the disaster and danger of the world?"

Although Liu He was a little surprised by Wang Yun's statement, when he said this, many ministers in the court nodded their heads consciously or unconsciously, so they were very satisfied with him.

Cui Jun took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think every word that Situ said is reasonable. Although the court did not expect that so many business and travel craftsmen would come to help, the imperial edict did not mention only many titles. Since everyone has made contributions and the imperial edict is ahead, it is natural to reward it based on this. What's more, it is just a few names but not real titles. It is really hard for the ministers to understand why the ministers are so strongly opposed."

"I am sorry that I dare not agree with the words of Situ and Shangshu Ling."

One person refuted sternly, but it was Guo Fang who was the Great Emperor.

"Businessmen, craftsmen, geisha, and talented, are those who have no virtue or talent. Since ancient times, it has been difficult to enter the court. In the past, Your Majesty's edict stated that the reward for titles was just a temporary urgent matter, and he had to make an exception. He could award more than 400 titles at one time, which was unprecedented in scale, which was actually very different from the ancestral system and went against the words of the saints. Your Majesty should uphold the teachings of the Han Dynasty and govern the country with the saint's way. How could he be a mere lasting technique to disrupt the court? Even if I die thousands of times, I will definitely advise you!"

"Your words are so serious." Liu He's tone was obviously a little displeased. This sophistry technique of always mentioning the ancestor system and the way of the saint made him very displeased.

Guo Fang said seriously: "It's not that I am exaggerating. Isn't it that the dam that has a thousand miles of dikes destroyed by an ant hole? This matter is a trivial matter, but it will touch the whole body with one blow. I hope Your Majesty thinks twice!"

"The words of the Great Honglu are biased. Lu is also familiar with the laws of the state and Confucian classics. Why don't he know that there are business craftsmen who are not rewarded for the country in the ancestral system? How come he doesn't know that the saint once said that there should be no three or four hundred titles? I don't know where the Great Honglu saw it, so I might give me some advice?"

After all, Lu Zhi is a master of the world's classics. Only this sentence directly criticized the key points, leaving Guo Fang a little speechless for a while.

"Lu Cheqi's statement is very wrong."

One person came out to refute Lu Zhi.

Lu Zhi looked at it, Cao Ling, the grand servant of one of the nine ministers. He was over 60 years old and had been in office for more than 20 years. He had almost served these nine officials, so he was quite prestigious in the court.

Lu Zhi looked at him coldly: "What are the teachings of the Taifu?"

Cao Ling said: "Whether the ancestral system or the saint, how could he predict what happened today? Of course, there would be no words first. However, the saints educated the scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, and scholars are the first of all people, and should assist the emperor and control the people. Now Your Majesty will promote hundreds of businessmen to the titles, which is equivalent to scholars. Isn't it a mess of the saint's etiquette and law, or what?"

"Not bad." Du Ji agreed.

"In the past, Emperor Wu dismissed all schools of thought and respected Confucianism, and the great Han Dynasty flourished. Guangwu respected etiquette and respected scholars, and established the foundation of the great Han Dynasty for 200 years. Your Majesty should uphold this instruction and revive the Han Dynasty. Do not listen to the words of merchants and villains."

"Nonsense!" Meng Jian couldn't stand it anymore.

"You are all important officials of the country. For their own selfishness, they have taken the words of the ancestors of the Han Dynasty and the saints and blamed the monarch for no reason. How can you be divided into the way of ministers and the etiquette? What kind of ancestor system? Your Majesty's move is in line with the hearts of all people. The edict is issued, and the people travel to tell you, calling Your Majesty a wise king for all generations. In this Luoyang city alone, there are hundreds of merchants who distribute food, winter clothes and other winter items to the people to celebrate."

"Your Majesty's benevolent and wise actions have made all the tricks and treacherous merchants feel grateful, so that this act of giving back to the people shows that Your Majesty has a good education and makes him abandon the secrets and turn to the light? Now that Yizhou's rebels are independent and fight against the court, your Majesty makes all the people work together to fight Liu Yan, which is actually a wise and powerful deed of the world."

"I think you are just afraid that these people will get titles and have a family member who will be from the same gentry, and they will compete for the throne with you and your nephews. Why do you have to say a high-sounding saying?"

"Rareless!" Cao Ling had an old face, and was so angry that he turned red. He pointed at Meng Jian's nose and scolded him.

"We have been deeply grateful to the court, and we should correct our gains and losses and make loyal comments. As the Henan Prime Minister, you have speculated and slandered our loyal ministers without authorization just because of your different political views. It is really unconventional!"

"Yes, Henan Yin Dangting slandered important officials of the court and used his sinister intentions. I would like to ask Your Majesty to be punished!"

"I hope that Your Majesty will accept the loyal advice to meet the hearts of the people!"

Meng Jian smiled coldly: "Why, I am so angry when I talk about the central matter? I, Meng Jian, followed Your Majesty at the end of the day, and traveled across Bingzhou from Yanmen, and listened to the people's words more. I know Your Majesty well, and I know more about how the people view Your Majesty. If you have been in the temple for a long time, you will not see the people's face or listen to the people's words, so you dare to speak out here. Your voice will represent the people's hearts, and you are really shameless."

“Bold!”

"presumptuous!"

All the ministers were very angry and accused Meng Jian, but Meng Jian stood proudly without any fear.

Qian Li, Shi Tao and others also stood by Meng Jian to show their support and angrily confronted many ministers.

Qian Li's eyes rolled and said, "Your Majesty just said that the court's advice and opinions are expressed, and no one cares about their crimes. Moreover, in the laws of the Han Dynasty, there is no mention of the words of the court's rebukes other ministers. It should be a question of the crime. You are so anxious that you openly disobey Your Majesty's will and ask for His Majesty the Emperor to surrender the crime of Henan. I wonder which law comes from? Or..."

Speaking of this, he glanced at the ministers: "Is it because of guilt that he was so excited just now?"

"You..." As he said this, the ministers were speechless.

Seeing this, Liu He laughed out loud: "Haha, you are sure, you are so proud of yourselves. I believe that every word they say is from public heart."

Qian Li and Meng Jian bowed and bowed: "Your Majesty said so much, I will be taught."

After saying that, the two bowed their luggage to the ministers: "I have been offensive just now, and I am awakened by His Majesty's scolding. I will sue you for your seniors."

Although those people were still very dissatisfied, Liu He and him sang a double act and both said that they were worthy of this. As elders, could they still hold on to them?

"Forget it, I'm just loyal to the country, why bother with each other? There are also some inappropriate things for me and others."

Liu He looked pleased: "Well, this is the style of a country's important minister. Everyone's good news has their own reasons, but I think that all the people in the world are my people, and the so-called people are all their talents and things are used to. What's wrong with just a few false titles in exchange for merchants to work hard and serve the court? Otherwise, how could Yunhai County be successfully completed now? How could the court save more than 3 billion huge expenses?"

The ministers had nothing to refute when he asked.

However, Liu He saw that they were still a little unwilling to accept it, so he guessed what they were thinking.

"However, what you are beloved, is also reasonable. The matter of governing the country in the court should rely more on scholars, merchants and craftsmen, and have their own uses. Although they have given them the same scholars today, they have very little study. How can they compare with their sons and nephews? Even if they were recommended to become officials, they still have little chances. It is even more difficult to enter the temple. Why should you worry too much? Or do you think that I am a person who is not aware of people, is despised by the wise and treacherous?"

Liu He said all this, and the ministers accused them one after another.

"I dare not do this. Your Majesty is as wise as a torch, and I am beyond my reach."

"Haha, since that's the case, I have any objections?"

Many ministers looked at each other and finally lay down.

"Your Majesty's Holy Inspection, I sincerely admire you, and have no objection."

Liu He looked at these kneeling ministers and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Outside the palace, Yang Biao was about to get in the car and return to the mansion, when Du Ji and other ministers chased him.

"Taiwei, when we discussed this matter before, you clearly opposed Your Majesty's actions. Why did you pretend to be ill today and say nothing? What's the point?"

"Yes, the Taiwei is so famous that it is the most important thing in the court and the country. If you are willing to speak, why is it so much like this now?"

Yang Biao looked at them, shook his head slightly, and sighed softly.

"You are so well-read and have been in the temple for a long time, so why don't you even have this little vision? The reason why I keep silent today is because I see that Your Majesty has been prepared for a long time. Even if we shout out loud, it will be useless. Why bother to make Your Majesty unhappy in vain?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this: "I was prepared long ago? How did the Taiwei say this?"

Yang Biao said: "When you make a comment, I see that Your Majesty has always looked normal and calm, and it is obvious that he is confident. Besides Lu Zhi, all the people who stand up to refute him are younger generations in the court. This is clearly to use Lu Zhi's qualifications to first lead this matter to the discussion of the ancestral system and the code, and then Meng Jian and others will directly slander and scold you."

"When you quarrel, Your Majesty will come forward to be a peacemaker, and such a topic has attracted the quarrels of the ministers in the court. And you are all elders, and most of them are in high positions such as the Nine Ministers. When it comes to official positions and power, they are above them. Can you still make things difficult for a few younger generations? In this way, the court will be suspended and your Majesty will decide the overall situation with one word."

When he said this, Guo Fang and others suddenly realized.

"No wonder, the two Xuns, Cui Lie and others didn't speak today. Cui Lie is one of the three Dukes and is the same as the Taiwei. The two Xuns hold great power. If they do this speculation and slander, they will naturally lose their identity."

"It turns out that Your Majesty has already planned it and is waiting for you and I to jump."

Du Ji suddenly said, "No, but Wang Situ also stood up and spoke today."

When Wang Yun was mentioned, Yang Biao narrowed his eyes: "This matter was beyond my expectations. However, as I watched by today, Wang Yun's words were probably his own decision, and it was not your Majesty's instructions. As for the reason..."

He glanced deep in the palace: "I'm afraid it's related to the harem..."

When Cao Ling heard this, he seemed to think of something: "Ah, yes. Now that the queen is pregnant, it is not convenient to serve him. Wang Yun showed his loyalty to His Majesty at this time. His Majesty was happy and naturally went to Zhaoyi's palace to become more diligent. When Zhaoyi gave birth to a dragon seed for His Majesty, the status of the Wang family in the Taiyuan court will naturally be very different."

After his explanation, everyone understood it.

Yang Biao looked into the palace and whispered: "It seems that although our emperor is a monarch, his skills of being a ruler are already a little sophisticated..."
Chapter completed!