Chapter 204: The Struggle for Power (2nd Update)

Seeing Fu Xie being taken to the backyard by Dian Wei, Wang Xu looked back at Tian Feng, and his face showed uncontrollable joy: "Yuan Hao, this is really God helping me!" ”

Tian Feng also smiled and stroked his beard: "Yes, lord!" The position of General Kou came at the right time, especially the last sentence to supervise the military affairs of the four counties of Jingnan, which can be used at all. As far as I can speculate, this governor should have meant to be an inspector, to let the lord sit in Jingnan in the name of General Kou, and supervise the military affairs of the four counties to shock the thieves. But as far as the current situation is concerned, we can completely understand it, that is, to supervise the military affairs of the four counties, in this way, the general has not only overpowered Wang Rui in his official position. And in terms of authority, it is even higher than the other three counties. As long as it is used well, it can be used to govern the three counties. ”

"Hmm!" Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but nodded, but then said suspiciously: "But this promotion incident shouldn't be so simple, although it is merit to ask for thieves, but now that Ou Xing has not been completely calmed down, it should not be my official talent." Even if it is to justify me to send troops to Guiyang, then I can just issue an edict. Therefore, I suspect that some forces in the DPRK and China may be operating this time. ”

"Huh! Why should the lord worry too much, no matter whose love he inherited this time, anyway, this love is needed now, and he will take it. As for what the other party thinks, I believe it will be known soon. Tian Fengqi stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Hmmm! Quite right. Wang Xu nodded and was about to get up to arrange the banquet. Outside the door, a guard suddenly rushed in and said, "Report to the general, there is a person outside the door who asks to see him, saying that he has something important to find the general." ”

"Where did you say it came from?" Wang Xu suddenly frowned.

"Luoyang!"

As the guard simply spit out two words, Wang Xu couldn't help but glance at Tian Feng, and then revealed his signature arc: "It's really fast enough, the order arrives on the front foot, and he will come on the back foot." ”

As he spoke, Wang Xu couldn't help but turn his head and said to the guard: "You go and take him to my backyard study!" ”

"No!" The guard snapped his hand and walked out briskly.

Seeing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but look back and smile: "Yuan Hao! Since he is here now, I can't help but receive him, and I'll ask you to arrange the banquet for me tonight. ”

"Hmm!"

Tian Feng just nodded, but another guard came running outside the door, and when he stepped in front of the door in a few steps, he was already in a hurry: "General, there is another group of people outside the door, saying that they are from Shanyang Gao County." ”

"From my house?" Wang Xu is really a little strange this time. "What's the name of the person who came in the lead?"

"Wang Wen!"

"Uncle Wen?" Wang Xu exhaled in surprise for a moment, but then calmed down, and only after a while did he speak: "You go and take him to my bedroom in the backyard!" ”

"No!"

Watching the guards trotting out, Wang Xu turned around and said, "Yuan Hao, Uncle Wen is one of my father's five major diners, good at logistics and communication. He came alone, and there must be something very important. Combined with the people from Luoyang, I think this time things may not be simple, it seems that I better see Uncle Wen first! ”

"Hmmm! The lord said this very much. Tian Feng immediately replied.

"Then I'll go back to the backyard first, and I'll leave the banquet to you."

"Hmmm! The lord can rest assured. Tian Feng arched his hand.

Nodding, Wang Xu stopped being verbose, and immediately walked slowly and contemplatively towards the backyard. Because he didn't want to meet the visitor from Luoyang first, Wang Xu deliberately went around, rushed back to the main courtyard where he lived through the side door, and carried the study side into the bedroom. However, this also delayed a lot of time, and when he went in, Wang Wen had already arrived first.

"Uncle Wen, why are you here?" As soon as he saw Wang Wen standing in the center of the room with his hands on his back, Wang Xu suddenly greeted him with some excitement. After all, it's a family member, and he hasn't been home for a long time, and he really misses it.

Hearing this, Wang Wen suddenly turned around and looked at it for a while before recognizing Wang Xu. Immediately, he also excitedly arched his hand and said: "Young master, I haven't seen you for a few years, but you are already heroic, if the lord and the master mother see it, I don't know how to be happy!" ”

"Huh! Uncle Wen, don't praise me, what kind of heroic posture am I like this, just a rolling gourd. As he spoke, Wang Xu smiled, and immediately led Wang Wen to sit down on the cloth mattress next to him. Uncle Wen, I don't know how my family is? ”

Gently arranging the clothes on his body, Wang Wen smiled and said, "It's all good!" I just miss you very much, and the lord and several housewives are talking about it all day long. ”

"Hey! After a while, I'll take the whole family over, and then I won't have to break up! Thinking of the Qiē in the Wang family's compound, Wang Xu couldn't help but sigh.

"Oh? The young master wants to move the family? Wang Wen suddenly wondered.

"Hmm!" Wang Xu nodded affirmatively, thinking that Wang Wen was also a confidant who had followed his father for many years, and he was a person who watched him grow up, so he didn't hide it from him, and immediately continued: "Now the world is turbulent, and Yanzhou is not calm. It is better to sell all the fields and move to the south. One is to avoid disaster, and the other is that I can be too shou here, so as not to have the pain of dividing my family's thoughts. Although it is difficult to leave the homeland, it is also a helpless move! ”

Hearing this, Wang Wen hesitated for a moment, but after all, he couldn't help but ask: "Listening to the young master's meaning, is it because he doesn't want to enter Beijing as an official?" With the talent of the young master, he can take on a great responsibility! ”

"Uncle Wen, the DPRK is very unstable now, and it's not the right time. At present, I want to do a good job in this south, and wait for the times to change. Now how difficult the country is, if you want to help the world, you must have real power, so if you have to go to the DPRK and be a powerless official, it is better to stay in the south. ”

After listening to Wang Xu's words quietly, Wang Wen also nodded: "The young master's words are also very reasonable. ”

Smiling slightly, Wang Xu didn't want to talk about this issue in depth, so he immediately asked, "By the way, Uncle Wen is here this time, but what's the important matter?" ”

Hearing this, Wang Wencai suddenly reacted. Immediately, he said solemnly: "Young master, this time I came south because of your promotion to General Kou." ”

Sure enough, hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help laughing: "Uncle Wen, I don't know what the reason is?" Why did Ou Xing suddenly promote my official position? ”

"This matter was actually caused by the transcripts of the young master, Sun Jian and Wang Rui." As he spoke, Wang Wen looked at Wang Xu, and saw that he was just frowning and listening, and had no intention of answering, so he immediately answered: "Some time ago, Wang Rui participated in the young master and Sun Jian, saying that you will not move and stand by. And the young lord and Sun Jian said that it was against the law to go on an expedition across the county, and the county had not yet been pacified, and they had no right or responsibility to send troops to Guiyang. There was also a dispute between the court and the central government, and Wang Rui secretly bribed the eunuchs, hoping to take all the credit on himself. However, it did not succeed, first, Sun Jian also seemed to have sent people to contact all parties in the court, and second, we also received the support of the general He Jin and many loyal ministers. ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu's brows furrowed even tighter, things were really far more complicated than imagined. After pondering for a long time, he immediately couldn't help asking, "What about the eunuch?" They should also play a decisive role! ”

"Young master, this is the reason for this here." Saying that, Wang Wen lowered his head and thought for a moment before he lowered his voice and said, "Young master, because of your business before, our Wang family secretly married a good eunuch. And now, the eunuchs also want to win us over and use the prestige of the royal family among the scholars to consolidate their position and power, so they have also chosen to support you this time. Because of this, the two sides have clashed over this matter, and recently a group of eunuchs and He Jin have fought fiercely for power, and now the two sides want you to take a stand on this matter! ”

"Huh? Hasn't He Jin always been reluctant to tear his face with the eunuchs? And there are inextricable relationships with some eunuchs, why did it get to such a point this time? Wang Xu suddenly doubted.

Being asked like this, Wang Wen was slightly stunned, but then shook his head and said, "Young master, you misunderstood." It's not that He Jin wants to compete for power with the entire group of eunuchs, but with a part. ”

"Oh?"

Seeing that Wang Xu was confused, Wang Wen immediately explained: "That's the case, since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, His Majesty has been paying attention to military affairs. Because of the blindness and favor of the eunuchs, some of them have also gained military power, such as the newly rising Xiaohuangmen Jianshuo. I heard that some time ago, he wanted to compete for the position of the candidate of the Northern Army, and he intended to command the fifth school of the Northern Army. But in the end, there was no fight. On the contrary, it was Liu Biao, Liu Jingsheng picked up a bargain and became a candidate in the Northern Army. ”

At this moment, Wang Xu had already faintly understood: "Uncle Wen, do you mean that the eunuchs are currently divided into two batches?" And then a group is fighting with He Jin for power? ”

"That's right! Because the He family also relied on eunuchs to get to where it is today, just like the young master said, the two sides are inextricably linked, so like the ten permanent servants, they remain neutral in this regard. But at the same time, they belong to the same big interest group as Jian Shuo. As long as He Jin doesn't seize their authority and remains friendly, then ignore this local power struggle that does not involve factions! And the purpose of coming this time is to let the young master understand the entire ins and outs and make a decision, because Jian Shuo's side is likely to be in the name of the entire eunuch force. ”

Hearing that the whole thing was so complicated, Wang Xu couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief, and said happily: "Fortunately, Uncle Wen came in time, someone from Luoyang came on the front foot, and you came on the back foot." Otherwise, you might be really mistaken! ”

"Someone from Luoyang has already come?" Wang Wen was shocked when he heard this. "Young master, you can deal with it carefully! Your uncle Wang Qian works in the General's Mansion, and any news from He Jin's side is directly transmitted home, so he must be a person who is Jianshuo. ”

"Hmmm! Thank you Uncle Wen for reminding me, I know how to deal with it. Wang Xu nodded suddenly.

"Since that's the case, then I won't delay the young master's time, and I'll rush back to Shanyang!" Seeing that the matter had been finished, Wang Wen immediately stood up.

"Uncle Wen, why are you going back! Anyway, the family will move over sooner or later, I think you should stay here, I just don't have enough people here, help! Wang Xu immediately stopped.

"This ...... But the lord is still waiting for me to reply! Wang Wen couldn't help but hesitate.

"It's so simple, I immediately wrote a letter to my father and asked people to pass it on quickly. And I'm going to talk about the relocation of the family! ”

Hearing Wang Xu say this, Wang Wen hesitated for a moment, but also agreed: "Since this is the case, then presumably the lord will not blame, I don't know what the young master wants me to do?" ”

"Uncle Wen, in fact, I have always had an idea that a simple post post is very inconvenient, and it is not conducive to the transportation and prosperity of the county. Therefore, I would like to integrate the pavilion and post station, and set up a post station that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, and can provide accommodation and transfer for passers-by. Even horse-drawn carriages can be equipped for regular transportation, so that people can easily carry out activities in the county without the pain of walking. And it is also possible to charge a fee according to the distance, so as to support the horses and obtain a certain income. What do you think? ”

As soon as the words fell, Wang Wen suddenly burst out laughing: "Haha! Young master, this is really a wonderful idea, and it is completely feasible. And horses don't have to use that kind of tall horse, just ordinary horses with the most production, good endurance and load. ”

"Hmmm! Since this is the case, then I think it is better to put Cao Peng alone, who is specifically responsible for this post transportation. Uncle Wen has always been good at logistics and materials, so I think you might as well do this. Wang Xu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Wang Wen suddenly nodded: "Thank you, young master!" ”

"After that, I'm going to bother Uncle Wen, but I also hope that you will sort out a complete coming. The post house is still built every thirty miles on the official road in accordance with the general situation of the Han Dynasty, and it is best to expand it on the previous humble post point to save manpower, material and financial resources! Moreover, there must be a strict system for the transportation and transmission of letters in this regard, and there must be no deviations. ”

"Young master, rest assured! I make a detailed plan by all means. Wang Wen immediately arched his hand.

"Hmmm! If you have any questions, you can discuss with Tian Feng. You go to him, and he will arrange it. ”

"No!" Wang Wen smiled and slowly retreated.

Watching Wang Wen leave, Wang Xu slowly stood up, sorted out the folds on his clothes, and said to himself with a smile: "I didn't expect that I would become a hot character now, but I want to see what tricks this Jian Shuo can play, and he wants to trick me into doing it!" ”