Nangong, Mingguang Palace.

His Majesty took time out of his busy schedule to come. It is to inquire about the generals who want to destroy the yellow turbans and reward them for their merits. The great Han will be rewarded for his meritorious service, especially for military merit. Even His Majesty is cautious.

Shangshu ordered Cao Jie to prostrate on the ground: "Tiger Ben Wang Yue, stabbing the three thief chiefs, should be the first meritorious." It can be 'Tiger Ben Zhong Lang General', the commander of the Tiger Ben Lang, and the rank is more than 2,000 stones. ”

His Majesty bowed his head slightly: "Many years ago, I knew that the Taiping Road would be reversed, so I ordered Wang Yue to crouch on Zhang Jiao's side. Today's fruit is a miracle. The 'big batch' lived up to my expectations and deserved 2,000 stones. ”

"Your Majesty's foresight is really a blessing for the community." Cao Jie sneered.

"Go on." Your Majesty is in a good mood.

"The four generals who quell the chaos can be called the word 'big'." Cao Jie replied again: "Zang Min, the general of Duliao, can be called the general of Duliao." Capture the general Tian Yan, known as the capture general. Huya General Xia Yu, known as the Huya General. Dong Zhuo, the general of the light car, is called the general of the light car. ”

His Majesty frowned and said: "Wang Yue is the first merit, but he is the general of Feng Zhonglang." The four generals are in the bottom line, why are they generals. ”

"Because Wang Yuebai has made meritorious contributions, he can eat 2,000 stones in one step, which is already a heavy reward. The four generals have repeatedly made meritorious contributions, and this time they are the main force in quelling the rebellion, so they have accumulated merit. Cao Jie replied carefully.

"No." His Majesty shook his head: "There are already two great generals in the court. If it is another seal, wouldn't it be that there are six generals in the same dynasty. There has never been such an example throughout the ages. ”

"Your Majesty's words are extremely true. It's the old slave who is wrong. Cao Jie thought about it for a while, and then said: "If you don't seal the general, you may be able to seal the front, rear, left, right, four generals." There are 2,000 stones in the ranks, silver seals and green ribbons, and the position is the same as Jiuqing. ”

"Is there a precedent?" Your Majesty asked again.

"Yes. Before and after, the four generals were set up during the Warring States period. Qin Yinzhi. Han is not often placed, and it is recorded from time to time. Cao Jie replied.

"That's good." His Majesty said, "The four generals will each increase their food by 2,000 households." ”

"Yes." Say goodbye to Cao Jie. Before and after, left and right, it is a renamed general. Although he is under the two generals, he is also in the same position as Jiuqing. and 2,000 county marquises, which can be described as a success.

In other words, the four of them all sent heavy gifts, and Cao Jie should do his best. Knowing that it is impossible for His Majesty to crown the four people as generals. However, entrusted by people, loyal to people. Take people's money and eliminate disasters with others. Even if you know that you can't get it, you have to play it on your behalf. In this way, even if it can't be done, the four of them will not complain. And with the position of a general, although His Majesty is good at bargaining, he cannot fold much. As expected, another 2,000 households were sealed.

And so it goes. The four of them gave heavy gifts, and Cao Jie also received them properly. In public and private, in oneself and in others, they are all happy.

"Left and right Zhonglang generals, what position should be sealed?" Your Majesty asked again.

"It can be replaced by four generals, either for Du Liao or for General Huya." Cao Jie replied. To this day, the two have never sent gifts, and Cao Jie should handle it impartially.

"No." His Majesty shook his head again: "This battle can be won, and the left and right generals will contribute a lot." And the two of them are under the command of Lu Cheqi, the king of thistle. Don't favor one over the other. ”

Cao Jie woke up: "Forgive the old slave for forgetfulness." It's still thoughtful about Your Majesty. ”

"Promote the two to the left and right chariot generals. The county marquis was also sealed, and each ate 2,500 households. "Your Majesty's Chrysostom said.

"The old slave obeys." It is about the king of thistle, even Cao Jie, and he does not dare to make branches.

Subconsciously glanced at Huangmen Ling Zuofeng, and Zhang Rang sighed. His Majesty also feels that he owes the King of Thistle, which is enough to show that the direction of the court has changed. In His Majesty's heart, the relatives have become a serious calamity. And the clan should be reused.

"King Thistle, what about it?" His Majesty finally asked.

His Majesty took the initiative to reward the left and right Zhonglang generals, so as to wake up Cao Jie.

How could Cao Jie be really old and faint, and he was forgetful at dusk: "The king of thistle is a good talent, and he is right." It's really a heavenly unicorn. How dare the old slave say more? It's up to Your Majesty to decide. ”

His Majesty nodded lightly: "King Ji first went to the table and wanted to seal the eighth son as the 'Hou State'." There are only six counties in the country of Ji, how can they be divided? ”

Cao Jie immediately woke up: "When the two counties are added." ”

His Majesty was noncommittal, but asked Zuo Feng, the Yellow Gate Order: "The Yellow Gate Order, what do you think?" ”

Zuo Feng replied prostrately: "How can the king of this tle be without food? When the increase of three counties. ”

His Majesty smiled happily and turned to look at Zhang Rang: "Father, what do you think?" ”

"Three counties should be sealed." Zhang Rang prostrated to the ground.

His Majesty looked at Cao Jie again: "Shang Shuling, what do you think?" ”

Cao Jie was sincerely afraid: "The old minister has made a mistake, and I ask Your Majesty to make a holy judgment." ”

How can Your Majesty blame: "Shangshu orders the day to take care of all opportunities, for me to keep this family business." After hard work and high achievement, he also increased the number of households by 2,000. ”

"Old slave, thank you." Cao Jie's five-body throw.

Zhang Rang sighed again. If you want to speculate on the holy will, the fire is pure and does not show traces. It's the old man in front of you. I know Your Majesty's businessman's temperament, and he cherishes money as his life. Therefore, the three counties were deliberately cut into two counties. Although His Majesty seems to be generous, he has added the three counties of Jiwang, and his heart is really painful. The words of the old man comforted His Majesty's heart. Your Majesty's increase in food by 2,000 households is a reward......

As the saying goes, "People are old spirits, ghosts are old spirits." "If the boss doesn't drive the crane west for a day, I will wait for a day when there is no future.

"Which three counties should be added?" His Majesty continued.

Zhang Rangzheng pondered how to answer. Unexpectedly, Cao Jie already has a draft: "The three counties of Boling can be added." ”

His Majesty was stunned: "Why did you come to the three counties of Boling, why don't I know?" ”

Cao Jie replied: "Emperor Xian, in May of the second year of peace, he buried Empress Xiaochong in Boling. In June of the first year of Yanxi, Boling County was divided into mountains and placed in the palace to worship the imperial garden mausoleum. ”

His Majesty then came to his senses: "This is indeed the case. ”

"Gaoyang, Boling, and Raoyang counties can be added." Cao Jie said.

If you don't prepare in advance, you can't export it. As Zhang Rang expected, Cao Jie knew that His Majesty wanted to increase the number of three counties.

His Majesty was born in Hejian and is familiar with the three counties: "These three counties are too south-facing, far away from the old land of King Ji, which is inconvenient. "In fact, Your Majesty is distressed about the wealth of Boling County.

"(The first year of Yongkang) is the year old, and the two counties of Boling and Hejian are more abundant and abundant." The two counties of Hejian and Boling can be compared with Xinfeng built by Gaozu and Pei County, the land of Longxing, which shows prosperity. No wonder His Majesty is reluctant.

"Why don't you take the first and second counties of Zhuo County." Zhang Rang reminded with kind words.

"As Zhang Changshou said, it may be possible to take the north new city of Zhuo County, Gu'an, and Gaoyang of Boling, and the three counties will be sealed." Cao Jie said again.

"If Zhuo County goes to the second county again, I am afraid that it will be reduced too much." Zhang Rang made another suggestion. Cut too much, unprofitable. Zhuojun is too guarded, so it can't be sold at a high price.

Cao Jie's heart moved: "As Zhang Changshi said, Zhuojun and Boling ...... Bohai, why not take a county each. ”

"Shang Shu Ling said this very good." His Majesty nodded happily: "Take the North New Town of Zhuo County, Gaoyang of Boling, Wen'an of Bohai, and increase the King of Thistle." "This is the true meaning of His Majesty.

"The old slave obeys." Cao Jie shouted and bowed, with no joy or sorrow on his face.

The three counties have different humanities and different feelings. In a word, there is a difference between rich and poor. In line with His Majesty's usual imperial business shrewdness.

However, why do you want to move Bohai County, which is a taboo in His Majesty's heart?

Sure enough, His Majesty said again: "The Marquis of Hefei recently appeared on the table, saying that the fief is broken, and there is a shortage of food and clothing. I want to be sealed. I don't know, what does Shang Shuling think? ”

"This ......" Cao Jie was speechless for a while. The Marquis of Hefei is also the younger brother of His Majesty. This is a matter of heaven, and I don't know His Majesty's intentions, so how dare I answer rashly.

Before Cao Jie could speak, His Majesty had already spoken first: "I want to make the Marquis of Hefei the King of Bohai, what does Shang Shuling think?" ”