Chapter 649: Cui Hao’s Little Thoughts

After some discussion, Deng Sheng and Deng Hao and his son finally reached an agreement on moving the capital. Both of them set the goal of the new capital in Luoyang City, which was the old capital of the Zhou Dynasty. Later, when the Chu and Han Dynasty competed for hegemony, they were continuously strengthened by King Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty as the frontier position in the east. Although the scale of Luoyang City is not as large as that of Chang'an City, it is not inferior to that of the capitals of Wancheng, Yangdi and Pengcheng.

After Deng Hao left, Deng Sheng was alone in Ganyang Palace to consider the capital migration. Although Deng Sheng had agreed to move the capital in principle, the benefits involved were too great. Wancheng has been the capital since the founding of Deng State. For a long time, the top nobles of Deng State have placed their family focus on Wancheng. When facing people outside, the people of Wancheng always felt superior, not to mention that the Deng family members who have thrived and scattered in Nanyang. Once the capital is moved, the interests of these people will definitely be the first to bear, and their opposition will be very loud.

Deng Sheng thought about it and still needed to discuss this matter. So Deng Sheng asked Gui Xiang to tell him that Cui Hao, Zhang Bin and Jiang Wan were the three of them whom Deng Sheng trusted the most. Although the characters summoned by the system were loyal to Deng Sheng, loyalty to Deng Sheng did not mean that they had no selfish intentions.

Just like Hu Weiyong, Hu Weiyong's ability is worthy of recognition, otherwise Deng Sheng would not have let him replace Jiang Wan as the Secretary of the Shangshu Ling. Deng Sheng knew very well that Hu Weiyong was also very loyal to him. However, Hu Weiyong had great selfishness and power desires. Since he became the Secretary of the Shangshu Ling, he has arranged close friends everywhere, which made Deng Sheng very dissatisfied with him. However, since Deng Sheng invited Jiang Wan out, Hu Weiyong temporarily restrained him.

Among the civil and military officials in the court, Deng Sheng trusted the most was Cui Hao, Jiang Wan and Zhang Bin. There was once Su Hong, but Su Hong had been gone for a long time.

After receiving Deng Sheng's call, Cui Hao and Zhang Bin immediately rushed to Ganyang Palace. When they were almost at the door, they met Jiang Wan, which made the two of them even more strange, because they saw a person who should not have appeared here, but did not see someone who should have appeared.

Jiang Wan has already faded out of the court. Although she still has the title of the prince and tutor, she does not have any real power in her hands. Moreover, Jiang Wan is also a very sensible person and leaves very simply. She never interferes in the affairs of the court. Since she appears here today, it must have been Deng Sheng who sent someone to invite him.

But today, the person who was summoned by Deng Sheng was not as good as the Shangshu Ling Hu Weiyong. As one of the chief officials of the three provinces, Hu Weiyong generally needs to discuss with him any important matters. After all, the Shangshu is the real executive department.

"It seems that Your Majesty's prejudice against Hu Weiyong is getting deeper and deeper." Zhang Bin leaned into Cui Hao's ear and said in a low voice.

Cui Hao nodded and replied in a low voice: "You can't live your own sins! Hu Weiyong thought he did a good job, but he didn't know that this was what Your Majesty least wanted to see."

Zhang Bin also nodded in response. Although the four major factions in the court competed with each other, they all had a very tacit understanding. Generally speaking, they only guarded their own one-acre and three-point land. Other places selected outstanding talents from their own faction to compete, and Deng Sheng was eventually selected. Therefore, Deng Sheng turned a blind eye to such healthy competition, but Hu Weiyong was different. In recent years, he used his power to recruit close friends in various departments, and at the same time he also arranged a large number of disciples to serve as county magistrates in various places.

In the past two years, a large number of the governors and prefects in various places have reached the age of retirement. In order to fill the vacancy, they will have to choose from the prefects and county magistrates in various places. In this way, Hu Weiyong can take the opportunity to take some important counties in his hands. How could Deng Sheng tolerate such a thing?

"Cui Xiang, Zhang Xiang!" Jiang Wan went up to say hello when she saw Cui Hao and Zhang Bin.

"Brother Jiang!" Cui Hao and Zhang Bin said.

At this time, Gui Xiang walked out of Ganyang Palace, came to the front of several people, and said, "Several lords, Your Majesty is welcome!"

Several people nodded, and then stepped into Ganyang Palace one after another.

"My memory, Jiang Wan (Cui Hao, Zhang Bin) pays homage to Your Majesty!" The three of them saluted.

Deng Sheng nodded, asked them to get up, and then handed Deng Hao's memorial to several people to read.

Several people were puzzled, so Cui Hao took it, opened it and immediately changed his face. Then he handed it to Zhang Bin. After Zhang Bin finished reading it, his expression became unnatural, but Jiang Wan remained calm after reading it. After all, he also participated in Deng Hao's comments.

"You've finished reading it, right? Let's talk about your opinion after reading it." Deng Sheng said with his fingers hitting the desk.

Several people looked at each other, and no one wanted to be the first to be the first. After a stalemate, Cui Hao sighed and left the list. There was no way. If the capital was moved, Cui Hao would have the greatest influence among the three. Unlike Jiang Wan and Zhang Bin, Cui Hao was also considered a noble family from a noble family. However, the Cui family is not those old aristocratic families, but this is Cui Hao's most troublesome thing.

The Cui family has a shallow foundation. Before Deng Sheng ascended the throne, the Cui family was just an unknown small family. The Cui family really rose to the throne with Deng Sheng. His mother Cui became the queen mother. The family's son Cui Hao became the official, and he became the head of the Three Prime Ministers. Although the Cui family seems to be the top family of Deng State now, Cui Hao knew very well that the Cui family was still far from it.

It is precisely because of this reason that the Cui family put all their bets on Deng Sheng, and at the same time moved the entire family to Wancheng and took root in Wancheng. As it turned out, they made the right decision, and this decision quickly made the Cui family aristocrats of aristocrats, but if they moved the capital, the Cui family would have a great influence.

"Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance and needs to be discussed for a long time. However, the current development trend of Da Deng is inevitable. However, the Guanzhong war has not yet ended. At this time, I think it is too early to talk about this issue!" Cui Hao bowed and said.

Cui Hao's words surprised Jiang Wan and Zhang Bin because they knew that the Cui family's foundation was in Wancheng, and Cui Hao attached great importance to the family, so how could he agree to move the capital and harm the family's interests?

Cui Hao glanced at Jiang Wan and Zhang Bin and laughed in his heart. He understood that Jiang Wan and Zhang Bin came out just to make a fool of themselves, but Cui Hao was not stupid. Since Deng Sheng showed them Deng Hao's memorial, it means that Deng Sheng had made up his mind to move the capital, otherwise he would not have taken out Deng Hao's memorial.

After all, Deng Hao took the lead in this matter. If it was not moved, it would have a great blow to the reputation of the prince Deng Hao. Once it was spread, Deng Hao would become the target of public criticism. How could Deng Sheng do such an unwise thing? So from the moment Deng Sheng took out Deng Hao's memorial, no matter how many people obstructed him, Deng Sheng would insist on moving the capital.

In Cui Hao's opinion, it is not terrible that some of the interests of the Cui family are damaged. Losing Deng Sheng's trust is the most terrifying, not to mention that if Cui Hao opposes moving the capital, he will inevitably offend Deng Hao.

Now, Deng Hao has been the crown prince for nearly ten years, and he also controls the elite of the Feipeng Guard and the Taishan Guard. Although the position of the crown prince is not as stable as Mount Tai, it cannot be shaken casually. Opposing the moving of the capital is equivalent to offending two generations of emperors, which is not worth it.

However, Cui Hao agreed with him, but he was still persuading Deng Sheng not to be too hasty. First, because Deng’s main energy is now focused on Guanzhong, and second, Cui Hao also hopes to delay the time so that he can make plans in advance and minimize family losses.

Deng Sheng heard what Cui Hao said, and coincided with him, so he nodded, then thought to Jiang Wan and Zhang Bin and asked, "Jiang Qing, Zhang Qing, what do you two think?"

Jiang Wan was the main participant in the capital migration, so of course she would not have any objections, so she said: "Your Majesty, now that my great Deng's decisive detention of Guanzhong has been established, we will need to explore Xiliang, the Western Regions and other places in the future. Wancheng is located in the south, which is really not conducive to the world, and moving is imperative."

"I'm going to discuss it! However, the location and time of this capital still need to be carefully considered." Zhang Bin had no objection.

Deng Sheng said: "Actually, the Crown Prince has discussed with me the location of the new capital. I think Luoyang is very good. Although Luoyang has just been captured by my Great Deng, looking at the world, there are not many cities that can carry a capital of a country. The most suitable Great Deng is Luoyang. Therefore, after the war in Guanzhong ends, I plan to send people to Luoyang to prepare for the capital migration. As for the time to move the capital, after the Qin Dynasty, it will take some time to restore vitality. Therefore, I plan to use this time to complete the capital migration and complete the capital migration before sending troops to attack Zhao."

Although Luoyang is the capital of the Zhou Dynasty, it has been three hundred years since the demise of the Zhou Dynasty. The palace city in Luoyang has long disappeared. It will take three or five years to rebuild it. This time is enough to increase the strength of Deng State. After the capital is officially moved, Deng State can send troops to attack Zhao State and complete the unification of the world.

After thinking carefully, although they didn't understand why Deng Sheng had a special liking for Luoyang, they had to say that among the cities in the world, Luoyang is indeed a good choice.

"Your Majesty, every matter of moving the capital will probably cause an uproar. How to face the civil and military officials of the court at that time will be a big problem." At this time, Zhang Bin mentioned an inappropriate problem, but it was a problem that he had to face.

Deng Sheng thought for a while and said, "It's okay at this time. After the Guanzhong war is over, put it in the court to discuss. However, before that, you can send some news to test the attitudes of various forces. In addition, you can secretly suggest that this is the prince's meaning."

"Your Majesty, it's okay to get some news, but if the people outside know that Qian is the meaning of His Royal Highness, it may be unfavorable to His Royal Highness!" Hearing Deng Sheng's words, Jiang Wan hurriedly persuaded.

Since it has been decided to move the capital, it is normal to spread some news in advance to test the attitudes of all forces. However, if people from all forces know that the prince took the lead in moving the capital, it would probably be very unfavorable to Deng Hao.

Deng Sheng shook his head and said, "It's okay, I'm just taking this opportunity to let me see who are dissatisfied with the prince in the world."

Although Deng Sheng's words seemed neither salty nor light, they seemed like a bolt from the blue to the eyes of several important officials. As Deng Sheng grew older and in good health, no one knew when the emperor over 50 would be unable to do it. A few years ago, Deng Sheng handed over the Feipeng Guard and Taishan Guard to the prince. The prince impressed King of Jin Deng Han and King of Wei Deng Yu with his many years of brotherhood. Last year, Deng Sheng selected a large number of young talents to form the Six Caos of the Eastern Palace. This kind of behavior tells the people of the world that he was paving the way for the prince. This time the incident of moving the capital will definitely cause an uproar. At this critical moment, those who oppose the moving capital and even dissatisfied with Prince Deng Hao may find it difficult to survive until the day when Deng Hao ascends the throne.

"Here!" the few people responded in unison.

After a few people left, Deng Sheng murmured: "I was too tolerant in the past. If you still don't know the mercy, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Soon, there were rumors in Wancheng that the prince proposed to move the capital, and it became more and more intense, which attracted the attention of all forces. The one who was most concerned about was undoubtedly the Deng clan clan clan, because Wancheng, as the capital of Deng, Nanyang County is also a private land of the Deng clan. The Deng clan clan clan has a very strong influence in Wancheng. Once the capital is moved, it will have the greatest impact on them.

In the east of Wancheng City, Changsha County Prince's Mansion, this is the residence of Deng Sheng's fourth brother, Deng Gang, Changsha County Prince. After Deng Sheng became emperor, he also rewarded the royal family. In addition to his sons as princes, several brothers were also named princes. However, when Deng Sheng became emperor, his second brother Deng Guo had already passed away, but Deng Sheng still posthumously named him Shangyong County Prince. The title was inherited by his eldest son Deng Jing, the fourth brother Deng Gang was named Changsha County Prince, and the sixth brother Deng Tong was named Wuling County Prince. In addition, due to Deng Gang's special identity, Deng Gang was also the chief of Deng Guo, which was the chief of the entire Deng family.

When the news of the capital was heard, Deng Jing, the Prince of Shangyong, Deng Tong, Deng Yuan, the Prince of Wuling, Deng Yuan, the Marquis of Changxin, Deng Pi, the Marquis of Qingning, Deng Zhu, and other members of the royal family gathered in Changsha County Prince's Mansion.

"Uncle Fourth, do you think this move is true?" Deng Jing asked anxiously after everyone sat down.

Deng Gang shook his head and said, "I am not sure whether this matter is true or not. However, as the saying goes, there is no wind and no waves. Since there are such rumors in the market, it is probably not groundless."

"That's probably true. I heard that this matter was brought up by the prince. It's really outrageous. The prince ignores the interests of Deng. Is he still a member of Deng?" Deng Yuan, the Changxin Hou, complained.

"Shut up!" Hearing Deng Yuan's complaint, Deng Tong scolded: "Crown Prince is the one you can discuss? Don't you know that disaster comes from your mouth!"

"But once the sixth uncle is moved to the capital, the industry we have been operating for so many years will be destroyed. Moreover, since the founding of Emperor Taizu, my capital of Da Deng has been in Wancheng and left Wancheng. Is this Da Deng still a Da Deng? How can we abandon our ancestors' foundation? Therefore, my nephew believes that we must stop this matter." Deng Jing said.

As soon as Deng Jing said this, everyone present immediately discussed it, but there was only one core, that is, to prevent the capital from being moved no matter what.

"Okay, don't say anything!" Deng Gang was quarreled by these people, so he spoke to stop him, and then said: "The move to the capital is just a rumor. Your Majesty and the court have not officially announced it yet. How do you ask me to tell Your Majesty? Don't be anxious. Moving is not only related to the interests of our Deng family, but also to the interests of other families. So we should not be in a hurry to be the first to be the first. At this time, we should wait and see what changes are."

When everyone heard this, they thought Deng Gang was very reasonable. Moving the capital involves the interests of all forces. Not only the Deng family members, but also other noble families, could they sit still?

"Uncle Fourth, do you think we should go and explore the tone of other families and ministers of the court?" Deng Jing asked again. Since he didn't stand up first, he couldn't sit still and wait for death, so Deng Jing planned to check out the tone of other families.

Deng Gang shook his head and said, "Don't, we are a royal family and are destined to be different from others. If you contact people from other families or ministers in the court and are known by the Censorate, you will inevitably be involved in the crime of collusion with the court officials. Even if the Censorate doesn't care, it will be passed into Your Majesty's ears, what will Your Majesty think?"

"The fourth uncle taught me a lesson!" Deng Jing was frightened and sweated in a cold sweat when he heard this. The royal family and court officials have never been tolerated by emperors. If Deng Jing really did this, he would be really not far from death.

"Okay, this matter ends here. I have something to do with you." Deng Gang said.

"I don't know what?" everyone asked in confusion.

Deng Gang said: "In recent years, our royal family lacks talents. Apart from Guiyang County Prince's Mansion and Runan County Prince's Mansion, there are no other talents. Moreover, the influence of the two royal family is in the army. In recent years, our royal family has become increasingly weaker and weaker in the local areas. We need to support some people as soon as possible, otherwise our great Deng's country will be controlled by people from other families."

"But Fourth Brother, you also say that there are not many people available in the royal family now, and most of them have mediocre abilities. You know Your Majesty's personality. If you don't have the ability, he will not use anyone." Deng Tong said with a frown. They all understand this principle, but the royal family has no talent.

"Of course the people in Wancheng are not good. We have to rely on people outside. Deng Song, the second son of the late Jiangxia County Prince, and Deng Bei, the eldest son of Anyang Jun Mansion, have all served as prefects outside. It has been many years since we can mention it, and it is time to mention it." Deng Gang said.

In the 19th year of Qianyuan, after the Deng State destroyed Yue State, Kuaiji County and Nanhai County were established. However, at that time, the ministers in the court thought that Kuaiji County and Nanhai County were poor and bad waters, so they were unwilling to go. Later, Deng Hao recommended Deng Song and Deng Bei, and both of them were also recognized by Deng Sheng and appointed Deng Song as the prefect of Nanhai and Deng Bei as the prefect of Kuaiji. This was probably fourteen years.

When everyone heard this, they nodded. They almost forgot that there were two prefects in the Deng clan clan. In fact, there was another high-ranking official in the Deng clan clan clan, that is, the Marquis of Changming, who served as the governor of Nanyang Road. Nanyang Road has been the private place of the Deng clan clan since ancient times. From the prefect of Nanyang to the governor of Nanyang Road later, they were all recommended by the royal clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan clan cl
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