With the arrival of the messenger of the Son of Heaven, the Yanmen Pass, which was full of sorrow, was revitalized.

The morale that had fallen with the death of a large number of soldiers also regained, and in the hearts of all the soldiers, there was nothing more honorable for them than His Majesty the Emperor's affirmation of their bloody battle.

And Liu Jin's guards were also temporarily used by the disabled soldiers of the headquarters at Liu Jin's insistence. These brave soldiers are all the remaining elites after the battle of life and death, although they are physically disabled, but the courage is comparable to ordinary soldiers.

In the government office, 200 elites of the Southern Army, who were clearly dressed and well-groomed, had taken over the defense of the government office.

A little yellow man dressed in the service of a eunuch was reading out the appointment of Han Tao with command: "Fengtian carrier, the edict of the Son of Heaven." Zicha, Han Tao, the captain of Yanmen Pass, led the heavenly army to defeat the 30,000 people of the Xiongnu thief chief Ashina in the autumn and October of the ninth year of Xiping, and his meritorious service was outstanding and he deserved to be rewarded. From now on, Han Tao will be given the title of Yanmen County Taishou. When the decree arrives, he will go to his post within three days."

Han Tao, who was kneeling on the ground, couldn't help but smile after listening to the content of the holy decree. After kowtowing three times in a row, he said: "Wechen thank Lord Longen." He then received the decree, raised it above his head, and respectfully bowed again.

The eunuch didn't look at Han Tao, and took a black dragon tattooed holy decree from the hand of the southern army guarding him, and said in a sharp voice: "Military Sima Liu Jin, Sima Cao listens to the decree." The tone was so sharp that it made people's eardrums explode, and their hearts were nauseated.

When Liu Jin and Cao Xing heard this, they hurriedly knelt down and said, "Weichen Liu Jin and Cao Xing listen to the order."

"Fengtian carrier, the Son of Heaven said. Zicha, after King Lu, the Qiliner of the clan, Liu Jin served as the Sima of the Yanmen Pass Army, brave and good at fighting, and strategic. Assistant Lieutenant Han Tao repeatedly broke the Huns and made great contributions to the country. From now on, Liu Jin will be given the title of Yanmen Pass Guard, Wu Meng's Captain, who can lead 5,000 troops."

The eunuch paused, glanced at Cao Xing, who was kneeling next to him, and said: "Sima Cao Xing, assisted the captain Han Tao to break the enemy, and was crowned as the deputy general of Yanmen Pass. Chin this".

Liu Jin and Cao Xing listened to the holy decree, and they also kowtowed three times, and said in unison: "Weichen thank the lord Longen", and then Liu Jin took the holy decree, raised it above his head, and the two saluted again.

After the holy decree was read, Han Tao hurriedly walked to the eunuch's side, quietly took out a bag of things from his arms, and stuffed it into the eunuch's hand.

The eunuch checked it with his hand, feeling that the weight was not light, he smiled and said, "It's still Han Taishou who can be a man." As he spoke, the eunuch gently touched Han Tao's chest with his pale right hand, and at the same time glanced at Liu Jin and Cao Xing with his eyes.

Liu Jin is such a smart person, he understood it at that time. resisted the urge to slaughter the eunuch who asked for a bribe, and took out a bag of things from his arms, stepped forward and handed it to the eunuch. said in a low voice: "A small meaning is not a respect, and I also ask my father-in-law to return to the court, and in front of the Son of Heaven, I will speak more good words for the last general and Captain Cao."

The eunuch has benefited, and his heart is beautiful! Hurriedly smiled: "General Liu, rest assured, after our family returns to the palace, we will not forget the general's entrustment." As he spoke, the eunuch also touched Liu Jin's chest with his hand, with a flattering face, obviously Liu Jin's bag of things was much heavier than Han Tao's.

Liu Jinshen got goosebumps on the ground, quietly pushed away the eunuch's hand with his hand, took advantage of the situation and hugged his fist, and said, "Then thank you father-in-law."

Subsequently, Han Tao ordered someone to set up a banquet to entertain the eunuch, which did not end until the evening. After the banquet was over, Han Tao ordered someone to invite Liu Jin and said to Liu Jin: "General Liu, do you know who this angel is today!" ”。

Although Liu Jin has been in this era for some days, he has been busy fighting with the Huns, and he has never been anywhere except Yanmen Pass, how can he know the people in this court. At the moment, he replied honestly: "The last general doesn't know, and I hope that Lord Taishou will solve the doubts for the last general."

Han Tao stroked his beard and said softly: "This person is Zuo Feng, the little yellow gate in front of the Son of Heaven, although this person has a low status, he is very loved by His Majesty. It can be described as a celebrity before the Son of Heaven".

Hearing this, Liu Jin nodded, which meant that it was so.

After waiting for a while, I heard Han Tao say meaningfully: "But this person is only a small role in the court, do you know who is the most trusted by the Son of Heaven?" ”。

Liu Jin knew that there was something going on here, but he didn't know much about this era. There is a free introducer, where can you let it go. So he continued: "The last general does not know."

After a while, Han Tao said: "The most trusted by the Son of Heaven are the ten permanent servants such as Zhang Changshou and Zhao Changshi, especially Zhang Changshou and Zhao Changshi, and His Majesty is called Father and Mother. ”

Hearing this, Liu Jin secretly said in his heart: "It turned out to be these two eunuchs, according to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Emperor Han Ling was made into a complete faint monarch by these eunuchs, and it is not a good thing to think about it."

Thinking so in his heart, Liu Jin didn't show it, he knew that Han Tao would definitely not call him to solve his doubts, and there must be something to do later. Pretending to be surprised, he said, "It's these adults."

Seeing Liu Jin's accident, Han Tao was very happy. Estimating that things might be easier to do, he began to make friends and said: "Don't hide it from Brother Xian, brother, I and these adults are also old acquaintances." If the virtuous brother wants to be promoted, brother, I can speak well for the virtuous brother in front of all the adults."

"Hmph, here comes the topic", Liu Jin said secretly. I thought to myself in my heart, and after a while, Liu Jin said: "The last general has thanked Lord Taishou for his kindness, but the last general is just a pawn at the border gate, and he has no intention of asking about the affairs of the court, and he is only willing to guard the border pass for His Majesty." I'm just afraid I'm going to disappoint Lord Taishou, hehe."

This is said very clearly, it is simply that he does not want to be with the eunuchs.

But Han Tao still didn't give up, and continued: "Brother Xian, you must know that there are people in the court who are good officials. There are all the adults who speak well for the virtuous brothers, why can't the virtuous brothers serve the Han? Even if the virtuous brother wants to send troops to recruit the Xiongnu, these adults can also ask His Majesty for the virtuous brother."

Liu Jin, who came in later generations, knew that when Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty was in power, these eunuchs were powerful, but once Emperor Ling was hanged, their end also came. After they hung up, none of the people who had a relationship with them could end well.

Take the most famous national thief Dong Zhuo as an example, with their help, step by step from a small citizen to a border general, and even achieved the high position of Hedong Taishou. But in the end, if it wasn't for He Jin's faint trick to recruit him into Beijing, I'm afraid that his result would not be better.

Even so, Dong Zhuo still wore the hat of the eunuch Yu Dang, and no one dared to say that he was not until he dominated the court.

Thinking of this, Liu Jin made up his mind not to be with the eunuchs. But I think that the snake is still okay, after all, there is a big difference between someone helping and not helping.

At that moment, I heard Liu Jin say: "What the adults said is true, but it will be seen by the end." Presumably, you hope that the last general will be used by him, and you must have taken a fancy to the soldiers and horses in the hands of the last general! ”。

Even if this is clear, Han Tao can no longer hide it, and he promised: "Yes, your lords just take a fancy to the soldiers and horses in the hands of the virtuous brother, not only that, the virtuous brother's martial arts are outstanding and brave, and he is a rare general." Your lords hope to attract the virtuous brother as foreign aid, this is a good thing to kill two birds with one stone, I hope the virtuous brother will not let go! ”。

Hearing this, Liu Jin laughed and said: "It's not difficult to borrow the power of the last general, but the last general has one condition, I don't know if Lord Taishou can make a promise."

"What are the conditions, but it doesn't hurt to say"

"The secret that must be done in this matter can only be known to Lord Taishou except for me and the ten Constant Attendants. The ugly words are said in the front, and once this matter is exposed, I will not admit it." Liu Jin said again.

Seeing that Han Tao's face was already slightly red, Liu Jin knew that Han Tao must think that he was bold.

Sure enough, I heard Han Tao shout and said, "Liu Jinxiao'er, who do you think you are, you can get rid of it if you don't admit it?" ”。

"Presumably, the court is not the only one of the ten permanent attendants! Otherwise, they wouldn't have needed my little Captain Wumeng. In my opinion, Master Zongzheng Liu attaches great importance to me, and if I vote for Lord Zongzheng, I think Master Zongzheng will be very important! ”。 Liu Jin was not angry, remembering the situation between the DPRK and China that Cao Xing analyzed for himself yesterday, and on behalf of Liu Yan to win himself over, Liu Jin said half threatening and half joking.

Not to mention, it really choked Han Tao now. In his opinion, Liu Jin is a wild boy who has never set foot in Luoyang, a pawn at the border, how could he know about the struggle for power and profit in the imperial court?

However, Han Tao would not really scare Liu Jin, so he threatened: "What you said is true, but you have to know." If you oppose your lordships and they join you in front of Your Majesty, even if you can save your life, you will inevitably lose your official position and be dismissed. Do you think that Master Zongzheng will still value you then? ”。

Han Tao is very right, just with his small border general, it is really nothing. But Liu Jin still has his own chips, so Liu Jin said casually: "That's nothing, with my martial arts, the history of the state assassins, which of the county guards can be underestimated?" Even if I throw myself into the sect of Master Zongzheng alone, I guess Master Zongzheng will not treat me slowly."

As he spoke, Liu Jin secretly glanced at Han Tao with his eyes, and saw that Han Tao's face had begun to turn a little pale from a fierce face. He knew he was right. This Han Tao knows that he has both courage and strategy, and he will never easily stand on the opposite side of him.

In view of this, Liu Jin's confidence increased greatly, and he said with a smile: "Don't forget, Lord Taishou, in this battle of Yanmen Pass, if I hadn't taken the lead and made suggestions, I'm afraid it wouldn't be like this now." With my ability to lead troops into battle, even if Lord Zongzheng arranges a small squad leader or a small commander for me, it will not be difficult for me to train a crack soldier. What does Master Somasai lack the most? It's just a good soldier, and by then"

There is no need to go on here, both of them are people who understand. Everyone knows that cooperation is beneficial to both interests and two harms.

Han Tao sighed softly and said, "Since that's the case, then you might as well go to the Zongzheng Gate, why bother to talk to me so much." I guess you have something to ask for! ”。