After Gao Shun arrived in Beijing, he first sent people to give gifts to Zhang Rang, and only then began to visit other people the next day, and Zhang Rang was very satisfied with this; And the first place Gao Shun visited was the general, and now the relationship between the general He Jin and the eunuch is still in a friendly period, Zhang Rang is not dissatisfied with this, and even secretly boasted that Gao Shun would do things. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

However, what made him feel the fly in the ointment was that Gao Shun did not visit him in person, and he felt inadequate because he did not have Gao Shun's poems.

The most annoying thing is the Yuan family, they believe that they are the hope of the scholars, Gao Shun actually ignored them, not to mention the presence in person, and even the family did not come to the door, which is a naked contempt for the Yuan family.

Emperor Liu Hong was very concerned about Gao Shun's whereabouts after he arrived in the capital, not only paying attention to the poems he wrote, but also paying more attention to who he visited, and even wanted to know the content of their conversation.

Liu Hong invited Zhang Rang and said, "Tell me about the whereabouts of the champion Hou after he arrived in Beijing?" ”

Zhang Rang said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty, as soon as the champion Hou enters Beijing, the ministers will arrange for people to keep an eye on him; Report to the county residence on the first day; The next morning, he gave His Majesty a tribute of wine; The next afternoon he visited his estate outside the city; On the morning of the third day, he visited the general and wrote two poems; On the afternoon of the third day, he visited Lu Zigan and wrote a poem; After that, he closed his door and never visited anyone again, but sent a family to send small gifts to several Beijing officials. ”

"What happened on the way to Beijing?"

Zhang Rang cautiously replied: "The informants of the counties and counties reported that the champion Hou first made a detour to Dong'e County, Dongjun County, to recruit the current Jiacheng, and then made a detour to Jiwu County, Chenliu County, and recruited a strong man, which is said to be a guard for Jiacheng. ”

"He values a family member so much?" Liu Hong asked puzzled.

"Your Majesty, the general news is that the champion Hou wants to send Jiacheng as a military advisor and lead the army to defeat Xianbei for him next year, and I haven't heard the details."

Liu Hong asked again: "Champion Hou is known as the "iron-blooded military", why didn't he personally lead his troops and horses to the battle?" ”

"Your Majesty, the champion Hou is now the Taishou of Julu County, and he does not dare to leave the jurisdiction without permission, this time the sniper Wuhuan attacked, he did not dare to leave the jurisdiction, but sent his subordinates to go."

Liu Hong was very satisfied with such a law-abiding courtier, and said to himself: "He is really a rare good minister, it would be nice if there were more courtiers who are so loyal and talented." ”

"Your Majesty, it's not a lack of talents, it's a lack of discovery, the people used by the champion Hou are all the poor scholars or good families he excavated, Your Majesty is blocked by the scholars, and there is a lack of opportunities to employ people."

Liu Hong nodded in agreement with Zhang Rang's opinion.

Zhang Rang knew that the emperor was in a bad mood recently because of the war in Liangzhou, so he suggested: "Your Majesty, why don't you send the champion Hou to lead the army to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion?" ”

Liu Hong objected: "There is no one in the Han court? Send a young man who has not reached the weak crown to quell the rebellion? ”

"Your Majesty, the champion Hou is nineteen years old, Your Majesty can hold a coming-of-age ceremony for him, and he is an adult."

Liu Hong smiled: "Haha, that's still self-deception." Champion Hou can ensure the safety of Youzhou and the border counties of the two states, and I am already satisfied. In fact, he already had plans to hold a coming-of-age ceremony for Gao Shun, and as early as the year before last, he had this intention.

Zhang Rang suggested again: "Your Majesty, the minister has a plan to make the champion more loyal, and outsiders will not underestimate his young age." ”

"Say." Liu Hong was very interested.

"Your Majesty, the princess of Wannian is in the prime of her life, beautiful as a flower, smart and benevolent, cautious and self-cultivation, and the champion Hou Zheng is matched, and the princess of Wannian can be married to the champion Hou."

Zhang Rang's words made Liu Hong amused, people of any era are reluctant to marry a princess, not to mention the amazing champion Hou, if it is not good, it will have a bad effect, and asked with a smile: "Are you sure that the champion Hou will accept it?" And the champion Hou is 6 years older than Princess Wannian, can Princess Wannian agree? ”

"Your Majesty, a handsome talent like Champion Hou, who is both civil and military, is exactly the person the princess likes, how can she not want to? And the minister also has a way, if the champion does not agree, he will give the two eldest princesses to his subordinates and let them choose one of the two; Zhong Xuan, who went to Qingzhou to preach the decree this time, praised the Jinan Prime Minister Fang Liang, Kongwu, powerful and dignified; Xiaohuangmen Zuofeng also praised Cao Shan, Zhou Fei, Zhao Xiong and others under the champion Hou many times, not only strong in martial arts, but also very outstanding in appearance, and they are all single; For these sons of good families, it is their honor for His Majesty to give them marriage, and they certainly dare not object. ”

Liu Hong is very happy in his heart, the two eldest princesses are over twenty years old, and they have not been able to marry so far, which has always been a piece of his heart, if so, Gao Shun will either marry the princess of Wannian, or let his subordinates marry the two eldest princesses, no matter what, he will not lose, not only get rid of the burden, but also get two loyal generals, and even be able to divide and disintegrate the strength of the champion Hou; If the champion marquis marries the princess of Wannian, he can be used as a minister in the future; So he smiled and said: "Haha, Zhang Changshi is really a pillar of the Han Dynasty, and he is anxious." ”

"Your Majesty appreciates it, this is the duty of a minister."

Liu Hong asked again: "Who can take on this responsibility?" ”

Zhang Rang thought for a moment and said, "It must be Lu Zigan." ”

Liu Hong thought for a while, Lu Zhi is a scholar, his identity is enough, and Gao Shun first met the general after arriving in the capital, and then visited Lu Zhi, it can be seen that their relationship is not bad, at least Gao Shun respects Lu Zhi more, and he will definitely be able to listen to Lu Zhi's words.

In a hierarchical feudal society, those who are qualified to become candidates for the concubine can only be the sons of the ministers or scholars, and it is precisely they who deeply understand the cruelty of the imperial power, the arrogance of the princess and the various misfortunes and disasters that may be brought to the husband's family, so this has caused the phenomenon that it is difficult for the princesses of the past dynasties to marry, and even many princesses cannot marry for life.

Gao Shun's several Taishou, although they are all from good families, they are strong in martial arts and handsome, and now they are all in the position of Taishou, and they can also match the identity of the eldest princess. Even if he doesn't deserve it, Liu Hong won't think about it so much now, it's just the military power in Gao Shun's hands, so he has to win over Gao Shun. Besides, if the status gap is too big, he, the emperor's brother, can help them improve their status and marry them off as soon as possible.

Regarding this matter, Liu Hong carried forward his vigorous and resolute style, and immediately sent someone to announce Lu Zhi's entry into the palace.

Lu Zhi followed the little yellow gate to the palace.

Liu Hong was very enthusiastic, which made Lu Zhi feel a little uneasy in his heart, His Majesty had never been so polite to any courtier.

"Lu Aiqing, I have something that I need your help to complete, I don't know if it's okay?"

"Your Majesty's words are serious, it is the duty of a courtier to do things for Your Majesty, how can you refuse?"

Liu Hong praised: "Good, good, good, I like Aiqing's attitude." ”

Subsequently, Liu Hong said: "I want to marry the champion Hou, I don't know what his attitude is, I hope Aiqing will go to test it once and understand the situation." ”

"Command!" This is not difficult for Lu Zhi.

"Aiqing, don't worry, I haven't finished yet. I want to marry the princess of Wannian to the champion. ”

"Huh?" Lu Zhi was very surprised, and said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, the minister is rude, and the minister is not absolutely sure about this matter. ”

Liu Hong said: "Let's take a look at his attitude first, if the champion Hou is against it, then I will give his subordinates the Taishou marriage, and now the two eldest princesses are matching with them, just choose two Taishou to marry." ”

"Your Majesty, the minister and the champion Hou only have one side, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to be competent."

"Haha, I believe in Aiqing's ability, she is definitely competent."

"Thank Your Majesty for your trust, and the minister can only do his best."

"No, only success!"

Lu Zhi was stunned, this was much more difficult than letting him lead his troops to fight.