After the carriage arrived at the gate of the palace, Liu Wei jumped out of the carriage with an arrow step, and said softly to everyone in the carriage: "Generals, you have arrived at the palace, please get off the carriage and enter the palace." ”

Lu Zhi, who was closing his eyes and recuperating his mind, opened his eyes and greeted everyone after hearing this: "Soldiers, get off with me." ”

After speaking, he was the first to step down from the frame, looking at the majestic palace in front of him, and he had a feeling of seeing the light of day again.

Lu Zhi's journey to exterminate the Yellow Turban was full of twists and turns, and he almost died at the hands of thieves several times, and he was able to come back safely this time thanks to Li Zhi.

Thinking of Li Zhi, Lu Zhi turned his head to look at Li Zhi who had just stepped out of the carriage, nodded with satisfaction, and sighed in his heart: "My big man is an outstanding person, I didn't expect that in this stormy time, there would be such a person, maybe this big man can thrive in Li Zhi's generation." ”

Thinking of this, Lu Zhi walked to Liu Wei, who was standing aside, patted him on the shoulder, and said softly: "The eldest prince, in your spare time, you might as well ask Gu Xianghou for a lesson in the art of war." ”

This is Lu Zhi who wants to mention Liu Bian, because in his heart, Liu Bian is the eldest son and will definitely be able to inherit the throne in the future, so he wants Liu Bian and Li Zhi to know each other in advance, so as to plan for the future.

But what Lu Zhi didn't expect was that as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Liu Wei's face change greatly, and he shook his head vigorously: "This palace doesn't want to see this ancient countryman at all!" ”

"Huh?" Lu Zhi frowned, and asked suspiciously, "Why does the eldest prince hate Gu Xianghou?"

Guxiang Hou is a famous general of my Han Dynasty, this time the destruction of the Yellow Turban is thanks to his many plans, Ben Shuai was able to annihilate the Yellow Turban in one fell swoop, such a character, why didn't the prince have more contact? ”

Speaking of this, Lu Zhi almost explicitly told Liu Wei to ask him to recruit Li Zhi well and plan for the future.

Although Liu Wei understood Lu Zhi's words, he still shook his head and refused: "Although Gu Xianghou is powerful, his killing is too deep, I am afraid it will not last long, and this time it will not be ......."

Speaking of this, Liu Wei bit his lip and glanced at the palace in fear, and then, as if he had made up his mind, he said to Lu Zhi with a firm face: "Lu Gong is afraid that he doesn't know yet."

Although the ancient townsman has made great contributions this time, his father did not mention him in the edict, and he did not even have a reward for him.

If the palace and the ancient townsman are too close, I am afraid that the father and emperor who don't like the palace will be even more alienated from the palace at that time. ”

Although the words were good, when Liu Wei looked at Li Zhi, he betrayed him with deep fear in his eyes, he was afraid of Li Zhi!

Seeing this, Lu Zhi sighed, shook his head in disappointment, didn't say anything, and didn't bother to explain what it means to be a meritorious self-reward, which is a common trick used by the emperor to test whether the hero who has made great contributions is loyal.

These imperial mental techniques are very skillful even for a mediocre monarch, how could Lu Zhi, as a well-informed minister, not know the doorway here?

However, Lu Zhi was a little disappointed in the cowardly Liu Wei at this time, so he didn't explain these things to him.

After everyone got out of the car, Lu Zhi led the way and led everyone to the court.

Above the court, Liu Hongwei was sitting on the main seat, looking at the outside of the hall with a serious face, at this time he had a bit of an imperial spirit.

At this moment, a small chamberlain hurriedly ran in from outside the hall and reported to Liu Hongyu: "Your Majesty, Duke Lu and others are already waiting outside the hall for Your Majesty to summon you." ”

"Oh?" When Liu Hong heard this, he was in a state of spirit, and waved his hand at the waiter: "Quick."

Invite them in, and I want to take a good look at this group of meritorious men! ”

After the waiter responded, he stood up straight, walked to the side and shouted loudly: "Xuan... Lu Zhi and others came to the meeting. ”

After Lu Zhi led everyone outside the hall to hear this. Immediately he led the people into the temple slowly.

After entering the main hall, Lu Zhi bowed and said: "The old minister Lu Zhi, live up to the grace of the saint, three swings and three decisions, and finally exterminate the yellow scarf in Julu City, and I have come to reply to the decree." ”

As soon as Lu Zhi's words fell, Li Zhi led the others to bow and said, "The ministers have seen Your Majesty, and I hope Your Majesty will be blessed and safe." ”

"Hmm." Liu Hong nodded with satisfaction: "I bow very safely, and the people are flat." ”

After finishing speaking, Liu Hong looked at the people in the hall carefully, and when he saw Li Zhi, his eyes paused, nodded to him slightly, and smiled.

Liu Hong admired Li Zhi, an ancient countryman, very much, and was originally quite happy about his wine, so he rewarded him with an empty marquis.

Liu Hong didn't expect that his unintentional actions would receive such a big reward.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion was almost quelled by Li Zhi, and this Li Zhi was never arrogant, and he never asked himself for any official position, such a courtier, which emperor doesn't like it?

After everyone got up, Liu Hong nodded to Zhang Rang, who was holding the edict on the side.

After Zhang Rang received Liu Hong's order, he immediately opened the edict and read it to everyone: "The edict says:

The yellow scarves are everywhere, the ministers have merit in quelling the chaos, and the merit is not rewarded for the non-Ming monarch, and the ministers are meritorious, and they should be rewarded, and I am ordered:

went to the post of Lu Zhi's Shangshu and ordered Lu Zhi to be the lieutenant of the Northern Army.

went to the post of Huangfu Song Zhonglang General, and ordered Huangfu Song to be the guard captain of the Southern Army.

Go to the post of Zhu Youzhonglang General, order Zhu to be the Zhonglang General, and give him the title of Xixiang Marquis.

went to Dong Zhuoying's post as a general and ordered Dong Zhuo to be the Taishou of Xiliang.

Ordered Cao Cao to be the county guard of Jinan.

Liu Bei was ordered to be the county lieutenant of Anxi and restored his status as a clan member of the Han family.

Ordered Sun Jian to guard Changsha County.

In addition, the rest of the people and so on have their own rewards.

Erqi Qin. ”

Everyone had joy on their faces, and they all shouted at Emperor Han Ling: "Thank you, Your Majesty, you will definitely be loyal to your duties in the future, and you will not dare to slack off." ”

"Hmm!" Although Emperor Han Ling was very distressed about these official positions in his heart, after seeing everyone's compliments on him, his heart was a little more comfortable.

Then, Liu Hong looked at Li Zhi, the only person who was not rewarded.

Emperor Han Ling looked at Li Zhi and asked with an inexplicable face: "Li Qing is the first to exterminate the Yellow Turban, but I am a little unsure about how to reward Li Qing, I don't know what position Li Qing wants to take?" Although. ”

After finishing speaking, Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty looked at Li Zhi with blazing eyes, making a final temptation.

When Li Zhi heard this, he sighed in his heart: "Sure enough, there are a few good people who can become emperors, this Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty is so mediocre, this emperor's mental skills are so slippery, and I don't know what kind of trembling those courtiers in the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty should tremble." ”

Thinking of this, Li Zhi took a step forward and bowed his hand and said: "The minister is rewarded by His Majesty, he is the ancient villager of the Han Dynasty, and it is the duty of the minister to exterminate the yellow scarf this time, how dare he ask for another reward?" I hope that Your Majesty will not mention this matter again in the future, otherwise... Minister, there is no place to be ashamed! ”

Hearing this, Liu Hong nodded imperceptibly, very satisfied with Li Zhi's answer, but he still

continued to ask: "Li Qing's words are bad, meritorious service is rewarded is the way for the king, now Li Qing's merit is great, how can I not reward it?"

Li Qing should quickly talk about what reward he wants! ”

When Li Zhi heard this, he smiled bitterly in his heart: "It's here!" Three resignations and three invitations are really hypocritical. ”

However, at this time, Li Zhi had already made up his mind to stay in Luoyang City, so he could only follow Emperor Han Ling's routine.

I saw Li Zhi bowing deeply to Emperor Han Ling with a solemn face, and said loudly: "The ministers dare not follow the order, not disrespectful, but the ministers' small achievements, how can they be worthy of Your Majesty's heavy reward?" ”

When Emperor Han Ling heard this, he continued to ask for the third time: "Li Qing don't want to excuse himself, I am the Son of Heaven, and what I say is a holy decree, how can I go back on my word, what reward does Qing want?" ”

Seeing this, Li Zhi knew that the resignation was almost over, so he said modestly: "Your Majesty, since Your Majesty insists on rewarding Weichen, then Weichen will have a mansion."

Weichen looks at this Luoyang land, outstanding people, Weichen wants to live here for a long time, and can always greet His Majesty, so, the rest of the wish is enough. ”

Although he said it modestly, the meaning of Li Zhi's words has been clearly explained, this is to tell Liu Hong, I am willing to stay in Luoyang as an official, and you don't have to continue to try.

Still, it's okay if you want to keep me, but you have to settle everything for me so that I can settle down here, and be able to enter the palace from time to time to greet you.

When Liu Hong heard this, his eyes lit up, and he looked at Li Zhi with more and more appreciation, but his original opinion of Li Zhi was mixed.

In the eyes of Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty, Li Zhi must be a talented person if he can exterminate the yellow turban in the world, however, such a talent, if he does not stay under his nose, Liu Hong will not be able to sleep well.

Moreover, Liu Hong fainted once a while ago, and felt that he might not be a long-lived person, so he pinned his hopes on his juniors.

However, Liu Hong deeply knew that when the throne was handed over, it was the most chaotic time in the court, and maybe someone would come out to make trouble, so Emperor Ling of Han very much hoped that he could stay with Li Zhi and let Li Zhi sit in Beijing.

At that time, Li Zhi, the killing god, will stay here, and even some people with bad intentions will not dare to attack.

But Liu Hong, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, was afraid that Li Zhi would not agree to stay in Beijing, and Li Zhi at this time was already very different from the original Li Zhi, the original Li Zhi was just a businessman without a foundation, even if he had some literary talents, he could kill him at any time.

At this time, Li Zhi was already fledgling, not to mention the army under his command, but also to say that he had a relationship with the Xun family and some Xuzhou scholars, so that Emperor Han Ling did not dare to act rashly, so he could only use this method to test Li Zhi.

Emperor Han Ling had already thought that if Li Zhi agreed, everything would be fine, if he didn't...... Even if he was desperately injured, he had to get rid of Li Zhi, and he did this kind of thing very easily.

Fortunately, Li Zhi's choice did not disappoint Emperor Ling of Han, since Li Zhidu asked him to reward him with a mansion, it means that he is willing to settle down here and bring his family to Luoyang.

After thinking about this, Emperor Han Ling said to Li Zhi with a happy face: "In this case, I order you to be the hussar general, and give the hussar general's mansion a house as a reward!" ”

Speaking of which, Liu Hong still felt that some of the rewards were a little light, and it was difficult to reward Li Zhizhi for his work, and after thinking about it for a while, he gave him the title again: "Go to Li Zhiguxiang for the title of Marquis, and add Li Zhi as Yang Zhai Hou!" ”

Li Zhi did not shirk this time, and gave a big gift: "Minister Li Zhi Li Xingzhi, thank Your Majesty for the reward......"