Three Kingdoms

 "Save death..." Zhong Yao looked at the sky and said leisurely, "This matter has been discussed for a long time..."

Zhong Yao sat with his hands on his knees, and there was some memory in his eyes.

Since the establishment of the state, the death penalty has undoubtedly been the will of the state and the highest expression of state violence.

As for whether there should be a death penalty, China actually started researching it thousands of years earlier than abroad.

 At least during the Wei and Jin Dynasties in history, there were at least four large-scale debates on whether the death penalty should be changed to corporal punishment.

Zhong Yao undoubtedly played a very important role in these four great debates.

In many Western documents of later generations, China is always regarded as a barbaric and uncivilized region. One of the reasons is that there were many "cruel punishments" in ancient China, and this was used to show how advanced Western civilization was. It was so enjoyable that I completely forgot how much a scalp costs.

In fact, China has been considering the issue of the death penalty for a long time, but what is interesting is that from the beginning, Chinese politicians knew that the issue of the death penalty was not only the death penalty itself, but the issue of the entire penalty system, so they were studying the death penalty. Sometimes, it is often mixed with many other punishments or other political related issues. It is not like the West that studies one point or one aspect in a one-sided way, so it is often covered up in numerous historical materials. , didn’t get much attention.

And there was a period of time in China's Tang Dynasty when the death penalty was really abolished!

As for why the death penalty was abolished during the Tang Dynasty, that is of course another question...

 Now, Zhong Yao has proposed exempting the death penalty, which naturally has his own political purpose.

"If this matter had been discussed earlier, Kong Wenju might..." Zhong Yan on the side also sighed slightly, "Guo and Li are arguing over each other. They moved the capital to Chang'an and miss their return. It is sad to look at Guandong. I dream of the return of Duke Cao." Kong Wenju got this poem that year. , have you ever thought that you would eventually die at the hands of Duke Cao? Ouch! 』

Zhong Yao frowned and said, "Be careful!" There is no need to say more about this matter! 』

Among those who have been killed in all dynasties, do all of them really deserve it?

 Obviously impossible.

So after being killed, is it worth rehabilitating?

 Obviously it is also impossible.

　　　　Okay, don’t talk about it, don’t talk about it! Zhong Yan waved his hands, "Listen to your brother!" Listen to your brother! In this case, what is the purpose of my brother's talk about getting rid of the dead and regaining flesh this time? 』

Zhong Yao glanced sideways at Zhong Yan and said, "What do you think it is for?" 』

Zhong Yan smiled and said, "Prime Minister Cao's hands are too dark now... Oh, he is the school official under Prime Minister Cao. His hands are too dark. He should take care of it..."

Zhong Yao nodded slightly, "This is one of them." 』

Zhong Yan stroked his beard and said, "Could it be..."

　　『Be careful what you say. ” Zhong Yao reminded again.

Zhong Yan seemed to understand something, but he didn’t seem to be able to fully understand it.

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 For Liu Xie, if this was what he envisioned after he sat on the throne of the emperor, he would never want to become what he is now. But he had reached the current embarrassing situation step by step.

　　　『What do all the lovers think of what Zhong Ai Qing told you? 』

Liu Xie asked slowly.

 The aura is stable.

 It seems that the previous death of Wang Xiu did not affect Liu Xie's mood at all.

　　　『Your Majesty, I believe that this matter will be of great benefit to the country. We have been fighting for a long time today, and the people have suffered many losses. If we are not responsible for death, we will survive..."

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　ulating Me in it, I think this is not the case. If there is no death, it is not enough to deter sin and clarify the law..."

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Your Majesty...″

Liu Xie seemed to be listening attentively on the surface, but his mind was already outside the hall.

 Looking back on the past, he seemed to have had many opportunities, but...

Liu Xie, who had just ascended the throne, actually had not received any education as an emperor at all. He did not know how to be an emperor. After Situ Wang Yun and Lu Bu killed Dong Zhuo, looking back now, Liu Xie felt that this was his best chance to regain power.

At that time, most people in the world were still leaning towards the Han Dynasty. At the same time, after Dong Zhuo's death, Situ Wangyun did not have the ambition to control the emperor and control the princes. He was just good at internal fighting and politically stupid. If Liu Xie could control the direction at this time, it's hard to say that the big man's car would go in another direction...

 It is a pity that Liu Xie believed that Wang Yun was worthy of entrustment, so Liu Xie entrusted all state affairs to Wang Yun.

It was precisely because of Wang Yun's series of foolish and arrogant decisions that the Han chariot was once again damaged, and the consequences were even more serious than those of Dong Zhuo...

 If the first time, the blame could be blamed on He Jin, Yuan Wei and others, or it could be said that it was the problem of the previous emperor Liu Bian, but after Wang Yun came to power, the blame could only be blamed on Liu Xie.

It can be said that if Liu Xie could quickly stabilize the situation and gather the remaining Xiliang soldiers left by Dong Zhuo during the reign of Wang Yun, then both Yuan and Cao Cao Feiqian would have to bow their heads and obey orders in the end. Dong Zhuo only caused chaos in Heluo, and the other areas were not greatly affected.

 The opportunity to take power for the second time may be in Pingyang.

 Horse…

Liu Xie sighed imperceptibly.

 It is a pity that Liu Xie at that time did not dare to entrust him again because of Wang Yunzhi.

Although Liu Xie hesitated, he finally chose to go east, return to Luoyang, and return to the land of glory.

 Liu Xie chose to do it himself.

 When he saw the rebuilt Pingyang, he felt that he could do it himself. Since Pingyang can be rebuilt, why can't Luoyang be rebuilt?

It wasn’t until he arrived in Luoyang full of hope that he realized that he was wrong again. He was wrong again.

 Without the support of the princes and counties from all over the country, his emperor would be nothing more than a fart. At that time, I even had difficulty eating, and I couldn’t even fart...

 The third time, I mistrusted Cao Cao.

Liu Xie originally thought that Cao Cao was a minister who could help him revive the Han Dynasty. After all, Cao Cao was the **** and could be said to be the group of people closest to the royal family. But what happened next made him fall into despair again. .

As Cao Cao's power grew, Cao Cao gradually began to regard Liu Xie as a puppet, which made Liu Xie recall the unbearable years when he was coerced by Dong Zhuo, Li Guo and others, so he had the idea of ​​​​getting rid of Cao Cao, but in fact It's too late...

After hitting his head and bleeding again and again, Liu Xie finally understood a truth. Relying on the heaven, the earth, and the ministers are **** unreliable!

 So Liu Xie began to change and rely on himself.

First of all, he tried to recruit some ministers for his own use, but the action was too obvious, and he was soon slapped in the face by Cao Cao, so Liu Xie began to occupy the great righteousness, trying to tie himself to the great righteousness of the world, and from the great righteousness Suppressing Cao Cao, but unfortunately, Liu Xie found that many ministers, including Cao Cao, were more sneaky than him in their righteousness!

Liu Xie then changed his direction and tried to contact ordinary people. The rural people came to the lower level to control the upper level. However, he found that this road was impassable. He was originally aloof. Even if he tried hard to bend down, he still could not touch the ground...

 Failed again and again, fought again and again, and started over again and again.

 This time, Liu Xie chose to be the "referee".

 This may be a new way.

but…

As for the casualties of athletes on the sports field, maybe it is inevitable in the game?

Who knows?

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　　　　In your spare time, you should read more poetry and books. Why do you go out and come back late? 』

Chen Qun in Ye City, after taking off his official robe, looked a little tired and sighed to Chen Tai, "The Chen family has passed down scriptures from generation to generation... In terms of ancestors, they can be traced after Yu Emperor Shun." . When the great father passed away, the great general sent his envoys to offer sacrifices. More than 30,000 people came from across the sea, and hundreds of people were killed... What glory was there at the time of the Chen family? How sad would it be if future generations did not read the scriptures, lost their reputation, and became mediocre? 』

Chen Tai lowered his head, "Father, it's not that I don't read scriptures, but...it's that many scriptures have been leaked out of Qinglong Temple in Guanzhong, and there are many paradoxes...I can't help but argue..."

Chen Qun motioned Chen Tai to sit down and said, "The Master said, a gentleman has no weapons." What is the meaning of this statement? 』

 Yi Youyun says that what is above is called Tao, and what is below is called weapon. If a gentleman is not polite, then..." Chen Tai replied subconsciously, then lowered his head and said, "Oh, I understand, kid. " "As long as you know. ” Chen Qun nodded.

 Chen Tai looked at Chen Qun, then lowered his head.

　　　What else is there? ” asked Chen Qun.

"I heard that... there are also a large number of people from Yingchuan in Guanzhong..." Chen Tai asked, "If this time...the battle between east and west...is it possible that Yingchuan will separate east and west again?" 』

again…

 It is indeed again.

Chen Qun frowned, pondered for a moment and then said: "What does Yingchuan talk about?" Only knowledgeable people can be called the essence of Yingchuan, and the rest are not a concern. Nowadays, what is the most important thing for a big man? Scholars. 』

Chen Tai added: "But...my father, I heard that Guanzhong promoted a large number of...a large number of poor people..."

Chen Qun said in a deep voice: "This is a clever way!" How can anyone know this from birth? Only by studying the books of sages can we understand things and know the right and wrong. If we govern the state and county without knowing the right and wrong, wouldn't it be without right and wrong? Don't let such nonsense confuse your mind! 』

 Chen Tai accepted the offer and then retreated.

Chen Qun looked at Chen Tai's figure and remained silent. He originally thought that official duties would be enough to make him nervous, but he didn't expect that after returning to his residence and chatting with his children for a few words, it made him feel even more worried.

In Yingchuan, it is not who is the boss who is rich, nor who can rule the roost when he is an official. Just like the Xun family, the Xun family has never served as any of the three princes, but its reputation and reputation have always been ranked first. In the first place, surpassing other families in Yingchuan who had served as three princes, the most fundamental reason is that the Xun family of Yingchuan firmly controls the interpretation rights of several scriptures.

 For example, the Book of Changes.

 Chen Qun, the Chen family of Yingchuan also has his own scriptures that he is good at.

Just like Chen Qun is good at "Zhou Li", but in recent years, the influence of Qinglong Temple on Shandong and Yingchuan has gradually increased, and it has even begun to affect Chen Qun's children...

Even though Chen Tai may just have some doubts, Chen Qun feels that this is undoubtedly a huge threat to Yingchuan. This threat may not be a direct life-and-death decision on the battlefield, but it has a profound impact and shakes the foundation of Yingchuan!

Chen Qun was thinking, and suddenly remembered something. He immediately got up and rummaged through the bookshelves in the study. Then he found out the latest news from Yingchuan, and looked at the news that was caused by Zhong Yao's proposal to abolish the dead and restore flesh. After all kinds of discussions, a look of surprise appeared on his face. Then he walked to the table, lit some candles, and began to ponder.

Not long after, Chen Qun picked up his pen and began to write a memorial under the candlelight...

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 Heluo.

Standing on the edge of the river, Cao Cao looked at the rushing river and was silent.

Those around Cao Cao are all the most elite soldiers and horses of the Cao family, each with bright armor, standing proudly under the flying flag, and they have quite a bit of momentum.

Lao Cao, a classmate in Luoyang, received some not-so-good news.

 Ren Jun sent him a secret message, saying that some borers had been detected and were being dealt with, but there may be some problems with the supply of food and grass during this period...

 This letter from Ren Jun made Cao Cao very angry, and he sent someone to call Guo Jia and Dong Zhao.

　　　There is a problem with food and grass? ” Guo Jia squinted his eyes, “So fast? These silverfish are so bold, I thought we would have to wait until at least next year when the economy is lean..."

 During the lean years, food prices are extremely high.

 The small eyes under Cao Cao's thick eyebrows revealed anger.

 The disadvantages of Shandong are actually no different from those in the desert. When the alpha wolf is present, the other male wolves in the pack keep to themselves and behave obediently. But as soon as the alpha wolf leaves, they immediately start hooking up and getting wild...

　　How could Boda be so careless? ” Dong Zhao said angrily, “My lord has worked so hard to plot against the big man, but there are these silverfish... these silverfish! What's the use of being greedy for so much money? ! 』

　　　Is money that good? ! Cao Cao held back his anger and pointed at his robes, "My middle coat has been patched a few times, but it's still not the same?" A certain person in the army ate the same food as all the generals! If you live at home and there is no cook to cook, your wife will cook the food, wouldn’t it be the same as eating? It’s just food and clothing, what else can you ask for? Life is only a few decades. No matter how much money you have, can you spend it all? The great man is so ruined now because these silverfish are clinging to him, drinking blood and marrow! Nowadays, the big man is in danger and terminally ill, but these silverfish still refuse to give up! Still crawling on it, sucking non-stop! I only regret that I couldn’t use all the colorful sticks to kill them all! 』

Guo Jia and Dong Zhao are both silent.

 As the saying goes, old habits die hard, and that’s it. Just like trying to get a bad guy to stop arguing, once the habit of corruption is formed, it is almost like a drug addiction. You can't control your mouth or hand, even if you have been thinking about it before. How long have you been building yourself up? Whenever something happens, you will subconsciously make money, even if the money you make cannot be spent.

How developed was the entertainment industry in the Han Dynasty?

Just watching Fei Qian transport some goods from the Western Regions can seduce the Shandong disciples to orgasm.

　　　　…

 It seems that future generations will also...

Hmm, forget it.

Lao Cao was really angry this time. In normal times, he would have tolerated it for a while. After all, it is difficult to be a man if you are not deaf or mute. But now you finally have such an opportunity. Once you miss it, everything will be ruined. Falling short of success will also make Fei Qian wary, and he may never have a second chance in the future.

 Cao Cao thought that he had said and done everything from top to bottom mobilization meetings, communication meetings, and exchange meetings before the war. He had even dealt with the Cao family and the Xiahou family in Qiao County not long ago as a demonstration...

 But even so, these people still don't care.

Maybe Lao Cao didn't realize it, or maybe he realized it but didn't have enough time to change it. After all, once the trend of focusing on money is formed in the entire society, it can only be done by publishing a few articles or arresting a few people. A corrupt official trying to stop a sliding car is undoubtedly a daydream. The rotten car of the big man will still continue to slide towards the abyss under the inertia. He doesn't want to do anything serious, just tinkering with it, which will not help at all.

　　　　Master, this matter should not be made public. ” Guo Jia whispered, “It’s better to conquer Hangu first... If we open it with publicity, I’m afraid the morale of the army will be unstable...”

Dong Zhao also took out the account of the logistics and baggage registration from his arms and said, "My lord, the food and grass in the army can still last ten months... It is said that the Yang family has many secret warehouses in Hongnong..."

Cao Cao took the account, looked through it, pondered for a moment, and said to Dong Zhao: "Let's handle this matter impartially, and don't be too eager... just call it a purchase..."

Dong Zhao nodded slightly, "I understand." 』

　　　『What do you think of the strategy proposed by Yang Dezu? ”Cao Cao turned around and asked Guo Jia.

Guo Jia pondered for a moment, "It's too complicated." 』

Cao Cao nodded, "Yang Dezu talks about military affairs on paper, but he has no real talent. 』

Yang Xiu's plan sounds really good. First, he will march to Hedong, and then capture Pingyang. Then he can bypass Tongguan and go straight to Chang'an. It is equivalent to drawing a few digits on the map, which can naturally avoid the **** battle under Tongguan.

 The problem is, the plan is beautiful, but when it is actually implemented, it is like fighting corruption.

 The focus of corruption is not to arrest this official or that official one by one, but the soil of corruption.

 This is the core issue, just like the core of Guanzhong, which is Fei Qian.

 Cao Cao must show his means and power that are stronger than Fei Qian in order to frighten Guanzhong and Shandong and secure his position as prime minister, otherwise...

　　　Is it because the hussars in Guanzhong are unable to cope with the situation, or because they think too highly of themselves? ” Cao Cao asked slowly.

　　　　There is only one try. Guo Jia said, "There are wolves and tigers in front and behind you, so give it a try!" 』

Cao Cao was silent for a long time and suddenly laughed, "Haha, I am very good at this!" 』

Cao Cao laughed and said, "Let's give it a try!" 』

Most people thought that Cao Cao was of high character and in a good mood, but only Guo Jia could understand that Cao Cao was actually in a terrible mood at the moment...

Since he led the army to rebel against Dong, Cao Cao has been "giving it a try" all the way, and then almost every time he has tried again and again, just like a gambler, piling all his assets on the gambling table every time.

Perhaps part of the reason for this is Cao Cao's nature, and part of the reason may be that he is forced by conditions, leaving Cao Cao with no other better choice but to "give it a go" over and over again...

Perhaps that day, this give-and-take will become the last wave.

 Cao Cao knew that this was not good, but it was a pity that he could not change it...

Happy National day!

Every time I come to this festival, I always think of a person shouting, stand up!

 Salute to the great man!

 Even if I can’t say his name…

 Salute to the countless heroic sacrifices of the people!

Even if I can’t remember all their names…