It's easier to destroy than to build.

Although the rebellion has been quelled, various matters such as pacifying the people, compensating the fallen soldiers, disbanding the army, and resettling prisoners after the war are more troublesome than countering the rebellion.

Huangfu Song dealt with the post-war affairs and asked Zhang Hao to go to Luoyang, the capital with the war report, the song and Zhang Bao's head.

Anyway, Emperor Ling's previous edict also said that Zhang Hao would go to Luoyang to meet him after the war, so the arrangement was just right.

As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties have built their capitals here, which is the unique ancient capital of the four dynasties today.

Compared with Guanzhong, where Chang'an, another capital of the Han Dynasty, is located, Henan, where Luoyang is located, is a flat land in the west of the Central Plains, and there is no danger to pass, and it is easy to attack and difficult to defend militarily.

But it is precisely because of the more convenient transportation that Luoyang is more prosperous economically than Chang'an, with a flow of more than one million. That's the number of people who are worth a state.

After Zhang Hao led the team into the capital Luoyang, there was a lot of traffic in front of him, and the flow of people was endless. The clean streets and neat houses made him feel that this was the real city.

Since Zhang Hao came to this era, he has never seen such a prosperous metropolis. The big cities in Youzhou and Jizhou that he has been to are like the countryside compared to them.

But there are still important things to do now, and I don't have time to visit the capital. After meeting Emperor Ling, I will have a good stroll.

The foreign ministers saw that the emperor had to wait at the bus office first, and Tian Jian had come before, so he led the way after entering the city. After arriving at the bus office, about an hour later, Zhang Hao was summoned by Emperor Ling.

And when he entered the palace with his things and arrived at the imperial court, the hall was already full of ministers. According to the etiquette system, Zhang Hao knelt three times and knocked nine times, and came to the front of Emperor Ling.

"Minister Zhang Hao knocks to see Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live."

"Flat." Emperor Ling looked at Zhang Hao, "Zhang Aiqing's achievements are great, I will receive your battle report every time, and today can be regarded as seeing a real person." ”

Although this Zhang Hao is young, as the first courtier who did not persuade him to do this and that, and took the initiative to resist the responsibility of opening up and reducing expenses for him. How the Spirit Emperor looks at it is pleasing to the eye.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then Zhang Hao handed over Zhang Bao's head and battle report: "This is Zhang Bao, the brother of the thief's first Zhang Jiao, and the last leader of the thief army." Thanks to His Majesty's blessings, now this rebellion has been put down, and the world has returned to stability. ”

Emperor Ling stood up happily: "Okay, General Huangfu lives up to my expectations, pacifies the Yellow Turban, and I want to reward him heavily." ”

"Your Majesty, the minister also brought the recital of General Zuo Zhonglang."

"Oh, bring it on."

After reading it, Emperor Ling asked Zhang Hao: "General Huangfu said in the recital that the first contribution to pacifying the Yellow Turban should be Lu Zhi, and he also said that the rebellion in Jizhou was the most serious, and he hoped that the imperial court would exempt the people of Jizhou from paying taxes for one year, I don't know what Zhang Aiqing thinks?" ”

Zhang Hao lowered his head: "The minister doesn't dare, please ask Your Majesty to decide." ”

"What about Aiqing?" And he asked the ministers of the house.

"The ministers only listen to His Majesty's discretion."

Huangfu Song is the biggest contributor to the pacification of the Yellow Turban, traveling north and south, it is not an exaggeration to say that this rebellion was leveled by him alone. With such a credit, I'm afraid it's not good to be rewarded.

Emperor Ling was still thinking about what to do, and Huangfu Song himself brought it up, which made him very satisfied. Asking others is just to let them know that this is Huangfu Song's own meaning, not that he is unjust as the emperor.

"Then, according to General Huangfu's wishes, pardon Lu Zhi for his innocence and still serve as Shangshu. Jizhou is exempt from taxation for one year, and Huangfu Song is appointed as the pastor of Jizhou. ”

Then Emperor Ling said to his ministers: "This rebellion is different from the past, and now it has subsided, and the whole world should celebrate together." From now on, the world will be amnesty, and the people will be given the first rank. ”

He thought to himself: The first-class title will be sold for a lot of money, and it is rare for him to be happy and generous, who will complain about himself now.

"Taifu will compile the list of meritorious soldiers and report it to me, and I will reward them as appropriate."

Yuan Kui bowed and said, "The minister obeys the order." ”

Then Emperor Ling seemed to think of something, and he asked Zhang Hao with a smile: "It just so happens that Zhang Aiqing is here today, I want to confirm with Aiqing." What Aiqing played before, can it really be done? ”

Zhang Hao immediately bowed and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister is on this hall today, and in front of all the ministers, I promise Your Majesty that the imperial court only needs to move all the prisoners to Pingzhou. After five years, he failed to accomplish his goal, and the minister was willing to accept the guilt. ”

"Hahaha, Aiqing doesn't need to be like this, then I'll wait for Aiqing's good news."

……

After the dispersal of the dynasty, on the way out of the palace, Zhang Hao wanted to get acquainted with other courtiers, but as a result, they all showed hostility and avoided him, and one of them even spoke ill of him.

"Deceiving the Son of Heaven and clinging to the villain, how did you come out of the scholar clan as a scum."

Zhang Hao, who was scolding, was dumbfounded, didn't he meet them for the first time, when did he offend them?

However, there are still outliers among the ministers, and a man on the road is looking at Zhang Hao with a smile.

"In Xia Cao Cao, I've been waiting for the general for a long time."

Zhang Hao was surprised, and there was a surge of excitement in his heart, there are still people who are willing to make friends with him, and he is still a big celebrity.

"It turned out to be Brother Meng De, I heard General Huangfu talk about you. Don't dare to be called General Meng De, I am a few years younger than you, you can just call me Mingde. Are you waiting for me? ”

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Then I will be disrespectful." ”

The two chatted while walking, and Cao Cao asked, "Brother Mingde is worried about why those ministers are afraid of you?" ”

Zhang Hao nodded: "That's true, it's rare to come to Beijing, I want to get to know more courtiers, but it's not just why they seem to hate me." ”

"Brother Xian, do you really know why?"

"Please also ask Brother Meng De to solve your doubts."

So Cao Cao explained: "The problem naturally lies in your plan to relocate prisoners and develop the northeast. The world has been overwhelmed by the continuous wars against Xiqiang and the continuous natural disasters.

And instead of persuading the Son of Heaven and the people to rest and reduce taxes, you will work hard and waste money to develop that cold land. And then there is the minister Zhang Rang who constantly persuades the Son of Heaven for you, so that you have now been classified as a villain in the hearts of the ministers. ”

Only then did Zhang Hao understand that he was already such an image. Wouldn't his reputation stink when he said that?

With those protégés and former officials who are all over the world, I am afraid that now all the corporal in the world will point at themselves and scold. Zhang Hao became a little depressed in his heart.

He looked at Cao Cao and asked, "Then why did Brother Meng De wait for me here and be with me?" ”

"Hahaha, after I am just a eunuch in their eyes, isn't it just right to be in the company of the villain who is close to the eunuch?"

Cao Cao made a joke and made Zhang Hao laugh. It also made his heart reinvigorate.

Hmph, a bunch of rotten people who think they are high, just don't want to know me.

Cao Cao continued: "In my opinion, you are just trying to find an excuse for the imperial court to accept the surrender of the Yellow Turban Army. This move will not only give these people a chance to live, but will also break their will to fight, speed up the process of counterinsurgency, and restore peace to the world. Am I right? ”

"Brother Mengde's eyes are like torches."

Well, there is part of the reason. However, the results do not seem to be much faster, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion was put down in November in history.

Cao Cao looked at Zhang Hao's admiring expression, and was very proud in his heart. It's not that he didn't think that Zhang Hao wanted to use these captives to stand on his own feet in the Northeast.

However, the division of Youzhou, Jianshan Customs, and the sealing of Zhang Haopingzhou seemed to be the temporary idea of the Son of Heaven, so he ruled out this idea.

"But I do have plans to develop Tohoku, and I have written it all in the plan. So it's not fake. ”

Zhang Hao's answer made Cao Cao a little stunned, but he immediately laughed again.

"Yes, then I wish Brother Xian success."

The two walked outside the palace gate, and a servant stepped forward and asked, "May I ask the two adults, who is General Zhang?" ”

Zhang Hao said: "I am." ”

"The little one is waiting for General Zhang here on the order of my lord, and my lord asks General Zhang to come over the house."

"Who is your father-in-law?"

"The original Youzhou Thorn History, the current Zongzheng Liu."

It turned out to be the old superior Liu Yu, Zhang Hao nodded: "It's time to visit the boss, please lead the way." ”

He bowed to Cao Cao again: "I am really happy to meet Brother Meng De today." Unfortunately, there is something temporary, so I will visit tomorrow. ”

Cao Cao nodded in understanding: "In this way, I must welcome each other with thin wine, and you and I will talk about the world's major events." ”

……

Zhang Hao followed the servant to Liu Yu's mansion, and as soon as he entered the living room, he saw that Liu Yu had ordered someone to make tea and wait for him to come.

"The younger generation will meet Ming Gong."

"Mingde is here, take a seat."

Liu Yu looked at Zhang Hao, his face full of smiles: "I haven't seen you for a few years, and I can't imagine that Mingde has become a pillar." Not only did the official residence have 2,000 stones, but also made great contributions to the imperial court. ”

Zhang Hao was also very pleased: "If it weren't for the help of Ming Gong, the younger generation would not have today's achievements." Ming Gong's great kindness, the younger generations have always remembered it. ”

"I just looked at my old friend in front of him and pulled his nephew and nephew. You can have today because of your own military exploits, not my help. ”

Liu Yu asked: "Does Mingde have relatives and friends in the capital?" ”

Zhang Hao shook his head, his family may have some status in Youzhou, but it is really not ranked in this capital where the nobles and heroes are everywhere. You may have sold all your possessions and could not afford to buy a house in the city.

"In addition to Ming Gong, who is still acquainted, he has just met someone. There are no relatives or friends here. ”

Liu Yu thought to himself, so he said: "That's just right, there are still a few days before the imperial court reviews the list of meritorious soldiers, and then the Son of Heaven will reward him." You will stay with me first, and then leave Beijing and return to Pingzhou when the results are out.

Don't call me Ming Gong, it's too foreign. I'm about the same age as your late uncle, and if you don't dislike it, call me uncle. ”

"Thank you uncle, and the little nephew will be bothered in my uncle's house."

Liu Yu had a satisfied smile on his face: "Wait a minute, there is an important guest coming, it just so happens that he also wants to see you, and you and I will go out to greet you at that time." ”

Zhang Hao thought: It seems that Liu Yu really regards himself as a nephew

"No."