A few days after the Chinese New Year, the officials of the state began to open their houses one after another to deal with the things that had been piled up years ago.

And He Chen was also not idle, and began a series of personnel transfers and rewards.

First of all, he sent the lead to Yanmen Pass, appointed Zhang Liao's deputy, let him be familiar with the defense task at the border pass, stay for a while, and wait for all the affairs to be started, and then transfer the Zhang Liao brothers back to the state, ready to plot against the Central Plains. Then Zhao Jun took over from Gao Shun to guard Jingcheng Pass. Because of a series of conquests, the latter had a very high prestige in Qiang, so they continued to defend Shangjun to ensure the continuous penetration of culture, economy, and military in all directions. And all the soldiers who went out with He Chen to conquer the state had their own rewards and promotions, and they didn't show them one by one. Among them, it is particularly mentioned that Guo Huai, the guard general of Fukou, was promoted to a general because of his excellent performance in the face of Gao Lan's sneak attack, and guarded Fukou Pass. The old man Jia was old and transferred to Taiyuan for the elderly, and his grandson Jia Kui began to enter the court as an official.

As soon as the promotion was rewarded, the generals under his subordinates were all happy.

This time, the civil and military officials and the emperor discussed in the simple palace. said that it was a joint discussion, but in the state, it was almost He Chen's words.

Liu Xie has been tormented and beaten for two years, and has become a rather imposing teenager, although the right is vacated by He Chen, but he also seems to know that things can not be done, in addition to flirting with the palace maid, Bai Xuanyin, is to walk birds and fight cocks, and in his spare time, he also grows his own land, and it seems that he is living a very chic and comfortable life. Many people were deceived by this surface, thinking that Liu Xie had no ambitions and was willing to be his puppet emperor, but He Chen never thought so. This is an emperor who knows how to forbear, hiding his psychological thoughts, even if he is only 16 years old now.

Liu Xie was wearing a golden five-clawed dragon robe, wearing a crown on his head, sitting on the dragon chair, although he was young, he was also majestic and solemn. It's just that at this time, he said with some hesitation on his face: "General, if this is the case, I'm afraid that Ma Teng won't accept it, right?" ”

He Chen was dressed in court clothes, which was extremely incompatible with his image of a reckless hero, and he looked a little nondescript. He was standing in the middle of the court, with civil and military lines on both sides, showing some abruptness, and was the focus of the entire hall. This guy replied with a confident face: "Rest assured, whether it is his ancestor General Fubo Ma Yuan, or his father Ma Ping, they are all loyal to the country for generations, and this Ma Teng is also responsible, and he wants to serve the court many times, but he has no way to enter the ground, and this person can be of great use." If he is allowed to control Yongzhou, he can turn against the warlords in Guanzhong, and if there is a fight, he may be able to destroy Li, Guo and other rebellious ministers and thieves. Second, it can also stabilize the Qiang tribes in the northwest, you must know that Ma Teng himself was born to Ma Ping and the Qiang girl, and enjoys a very high reputation in the Qiang tribe. ”

Emperor Xian kept nodding his head, and said with a smile: "The general said yes, let Ma Teng be the pastor of Yongzhou, and his children Ma Chao, Ma Yunlu, and nephew Ma Daijin are all hostages, and the widows have no opinion, as long as they agree." Leave this matter to the general. ”

In history, Cao Ying used this trick to destroy Ma Teng's entire clan, leaving only Ma Chao, who did not enter Beijing. Of course, He Chen's starting point is different, he also wants to recruit Ma Chao, Ma Dai, Ma Tie, Ma Xiu, and Pang De to be the world's tiger generals, if there is Ma Yunlu, it would be better.

He Chengong came down and continued: "Now Liu Yangui is a member of the Han family, and he is the pastor of Tianyi Prefecture, but he doesn't want to repay the emperor's favor and cut off the king, and his heart should be punished. The following officials thought that they should raise troops to fight and set an example. ”

Liu Xie nodded, and then asked puzzledly, "What is the general's good plan?" You won't send troops from the state, will you? ”

He Chen sneered in his heart, Lao Tzu led the troops from Taiyuan to Sichuan, even if Guanzhong is like flat ground, let you run wildly, not for two or three months, don't want to rush to the front line, let alone such a long supply line, etc., you don't have to pretend to be forced to this part, right? Straightened up, cleared his throat, and said: "Of course not, but the lower officials think that since Liu Biao became the ruler of Jingzhou, he has been politically harmonious and has been cultivating for several years, and now he has 100,000 armor and a few years of Gu Zhi, if he is allowed to lead his troops west into Shuchuan and attack Liu Yan, it is the most suitable." ”

In fact, whether Liu Biao will send troops or not, He Chen also guessed that it would not be far from ten, but the surface article still has to be done.

"Yes, after the dispersal of the dynasty, the widow will immediately hand a piece and edict Liu Biao." Emperor Xian is like a sounding board, as long as He Chen agrees to everything he plays, he doesn't care if this thing can be done or not.

"By the way, He Qing's family, the widow has something I want to discuss with you." After a pause, Liu Xie stiffened his head and said a little flatteringly.

"The saint said bluntly that his subordinates should serve." He Chen was still very respectful on the surface.

"A few years ago, Liu Qi, the eldest son of the Han clan and the filial piety king of the East China Sea, entered Beijing to pay tribute, but the widow didn't know how to reward him, and he wanted to hear the general's opinion."

Liu Yi? What kind of goods is this? He Chen racked his brains and couldn't think of this person, so he asked Tian Feng casually: "Yuan Hao, you are now in charge of this aspect of etiquette, and you should be the title of the clan, etc., since Liu Yi has entered Beijing to pay tribute, how can you reward him?" ”

Tian Feng is now an official to Guangluxun, one of the nine Qings, temporarily leading too common things, the kings entering the dynasty, the county and the country, worshiping the princes and the leaders of ethnic minorities, etc., are mostly related to etiquette It was originally a matter of great Honglu, but now it is temporarily on Tian Feng's shoulders, so many things are pressed down, making him more or less overworked, He Chen wondered if to find two people to share his responsibilities.

Tian Feng came out of the ranks, his face was a little haggard, but his spirit was still very good, and he said in a deep voice: "According to the previous practice, when you give back the corresponding gifts, and then seal the official and the marquis." ”

So that's the case, He Chen was stunned in his heart, and it was okay to give back gifts, but it was different to be an official and a marquis. It turns out that Emperor Xian also knows that he has begun to cultivate his own people? Even if it's just a soldier and a pawn.

"Let's deal with this matter in Honglu Temple, no matter what, you can't fall into the prestige of the saint." He Chen sneered, let you seal it, Lao Tzu will seal you to death.

"By the way, Liu Wan, the grandson of King Jing of Guangling, also entered Beijing this time, and the widow saw that he was smart and clever, and he had a good set of cockfighting lackeys, so he had the intention to keep him in Kyoto, and he could play together in his spare time." Liu Xiexiang suddenly thought of something, as if nothing happened.

"This is Liu Wan's blessing." He Chen replied without being salty.

"The widow is a little tired, if the Qing family has nothing else to do, let's retreat."

…… After retreating, He Chen walked out of the palace gate, and Jia Xu and Guo Jia were already waiting at the door.

As soon as He Chen came out of the palace, his face fell, gloomy and terrifying, murderous, and he said in a low voice and angrily as he walked: "Wenhe, the palace maids, guards, and tigers are all in charge of you, have you missed anything during this time?" At a young age, it is impossible for the saint to use these methods, there must be someone behind him who is directing the move. You're going to have to put on a snack anyway and dig this man out. I want to see what kind of three heads and six arms he looks like, and dare to break ground on the head of this general. ”

"Don't be so troublesome, this person may be Dr. Zhongsan and Captain Tunqi." Jia Xu had no expression on his face, but those plain eyes disappeared in a flash.

"Finished? You said that in the middle is the thread drawn by Queen Fushou? He Chen's temples jumped and jumped, and the knife marks on his face became even more hideous and terrifying, and he gritted his teeth angrily. This little slut, when he welcomed the emperor back to the state, he should have found ten eight boars to rice her, and then died in the wilderness.

"The lord can rest assured, his subordinates have already sent someone to inform the king commander, and the "fangs" are paying close attention to Fu Wan's every move. ”

He Chen nodded, with a look of approval on his face: "In this way, General Ben will be relieved." ”

"And that Liu Wan, the lord also has to guard against it. This person is extremely scheming and exquisite, and he is not as unbearable as the saint said. At this time, Guo Jia also spoke up.

"Well, General Ben has his own measure in this matter, don't think that the emperor is pretending, as if nothing happened, in fact, the nervousness in his heart has been completely expressed through his fingers and breathing, but General Ben didn't expose his lies to his face. If his guess is correct, Wang Wan must be in charge of contacting those officials who have been stripped of their power in Beijing to resist General Ben. He Chen sneered.

Since He Chen welcomed the emperor to Taiyuan, Yang Biao and other former ministers came looking for footsteps, He Chen thought twice, there are no civil and military officials, is it still the court? Therefore, he was also newly appointed, but most of them were hollowed out, and the rights were still firmly controlled by He Chen, which also made the former Situ Chun Yujia, Taiwei Yang Biao, and Sikong Zhang Xiduo dissatisfied.

"What does the lord think?" Guo Jia's eyes also flashed with a hint of murderous intent. Now everyone in the world knows that he is He Chen's number one henchman, once He Chen has three longs and two shorts, his fate can be imagined. Li Ru is a lesson from the past.

He Chen stopped, pondered for a moment and asked, "What does Wen He have in mind?" ”

Jia Xu laughed twice and said: "Keep an eye on it first, if it's really as we guessed, just throw the whole charge on Wang Wan." He is yellow mud falling into the crotch of his pants, not but also death. And Chun Yujia Lianquan, Yang Biao Qingzheng, and Zhang Xi are greedy, and they can all formulate countermeasures one by one to divide and suppress them. As for the end, if the lord is ruthless enough, he can create some trouble in the harem, and directly abolish Fushou, and as soon as the queen falls, it will naturally be over. ”

"Wen He's calculation is vigorous and vicious. It's just that if the root cause is not solved, such problems will still occur years later. Guo Jia first approved, and then threw out the question.

"It's a pity that the lord doesn't have a daughter yet, otherwise he would go directly to the palace as a concubine and even a mother in the world, then everything will be solved perfectly." Jia Xu shook his head a little and said.

Poke. He Chen was sweating profusely, and sure enough, he was a poisoner and a ghost, and his ideas were all swishy.

While speaking, the three of them had already left the imperial city gate. Of course, this imperial city is incomparable with those palaces in Luoyang and Chang'an.

He Chen saw He Xiu waiting at the door from a distance. Seeing He Chen come out, he hurriedly greeted him, first saluted, and after He Chen signaled, he said, "My lord, the king has something important to ask for a meeting in the house." ”

(To be continued)