"Haha! It's not that I love you, but that's what it is. Saying that, Emperor Ling's mood seemed to have gradually improved, and he smiled slightly: "I heard that you were a young man back then, but you have not been summoned yet, but you have already been imprisoned for making mistakes. Now that I think about it, it is really my fault, if I had known that you were so clever and talented, and so heroic, I would have remembered that you were young and forgiven. You won't be resentful in your heart, will you! ”

"How can the last general resent His Majesty! When you are young and frivolous, you make a big mistake, that is an eternal lesson, and you can always warn yourself. Moreover, His Majesty has pardoned me, and can ignore the past suspicions and reuse them, and in the end, I will feel the immensity of the emperor's grace, so why be resentful? In fact, Wang Xu's words were half-truths and half-truths, after all, Emperor Ling was actually not bad to him, and the previous few words really moved him a little in his heart. As for being imprisoned at the beginning, it was simply manipulated by the eunuchs, and Emperor Ling was a person who was blinded by his eyes and ears, saying that he was a faint monarch was good, but he couldn't be completely blamed.

But when Emperor Ling heard this, he was even more happy, and immediately laughed: "I feel very relieved that you can think so. ”

As he spoke, he paused, and suddenly said to Wang Xu: "I want you to stay in the capital as an official and assist me, are you willing?" ”

As soon as these words came out, many officials suddenly cast envious glances, and what an honor it is to make the emperor say these words softly? But Wang Xu smiled bitterly in his heart, if it weren't for the fact that the Great Han was terminally ill and incorrigible, and the Spirit Emperor was not so mediocre and incompetent, maybe it was really possible to stay because of these words. It's a pity that on the contrary, no matter how much Emperor Ling loves himself, he can't listen to his words, his greedy and lustful nature can't be changed, the will of the favored eunuchs can't be changed, the rise of the wealthy family is irreversible, and the foundation from the beginning to the end is even more difficult to recast. What's more, his life is short......

Sighing in his heart, Wang Xu could only reply rationally: "Your Majesty, the last general is still young now, and his ability is not enough, he needs more experience to grow, and when he becomes a martial artist in the future, he will not mislead the country and the people." Moreover, as the general said, the current situation in Jingnan is very unstable, and the last general is still trying his best to appease, and his departure will inevitably cause turmoil. For the importance and kindness of His Majesty, the last will never be forgotten, and I am willing to guard one side for His Majesty and ensure the stability and prosperity of my Han. ”

With the words, Emperor Ling was even more fond of Wang Xu, nodding again and again, and his eyes were softer. Until the words were finished, he still didn't look away. After a long time, just when Wang Xu was looking at him a little unnaturally, he suddenly turned his head and said to the ministers: "I want to appoint Wang Xu as the pastor of Jingzhou and guard the eight counties of Jingzhou, what do you think?" ”

Silence, absolute silence......

No one would have thought that the Spirit Emperor would have such an idea! The re-establishment of the post of governor has only just been completed, and the first person to be expected to obtain this official position is a young general who is not yet 20 years old, which is really shocking. Although Wang Xu's ability is recognized by everyone, although Wang Xu's character is also recognized by everyone, although Wang Xu's birth is recognized by everyone. But his age, it is difficult for everyone to agree, not everyone can become Huo Quai! What's more, the state pastor is not only a military position, but also a civilian position, which is very difficult to accept in the minds of those old-fashioned literati!

But at this moment, Wang Xu's saint is strong, his prestige is also high, and the influence of the Wang family is also big enough. Therefore, although many old ministers are opposed in their hearts, they are either hindered by Emperor Ling's intentions, or hindered by the old friendship with the ancestors of the Wang family, or hindered by the rapidly rising Wang Xu himself, or they want to stay out of the matter completely. In short, in the end, no one took the lead in speaking out. And the eunuch takes pleasing the Ling Emperor as the most important thing, since the Ling Emperor has already raised such an idea, of course, it is impossible to speak out against it.

Wang Xu was also stunned by the pie that fell from the sky, and it took him a long time to react. An irrepressible ecstasy immediately rose in his heart, and even his face flushed a little with excitement, and a kind of gratitude rose from the bottom of his heart to the Spirit Emperor.

Seeing that no one objected, Wang Xu was excitedly waiting for Emperor Ling's order, but the flat voice of the general He Jin suddenly remembered. "Your Majesty, the minister has some objections to this!"

"Oh? Why? Emperor Ling suddenly glanced at He Jin with some displeasure.

"Returning to His Majesty, the seven counties of Jingzhou since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, from Nanyang County to separate Zhangling County, there are now as many as eight counties, the land is vast and rich, fertile and thousands of miles. Although Wang Xu is talented and famous, as he himself said, he is too young and inexperienced. Now that he is in charge of the military and political affairs of a state, Weichen thinks that it is too early, and he can hone it before making plans. ”

With He Jin taking the lead, the ministers who had not yet spoken suddenly began to discuss and play, for the same reason, that is, to talk about his young age. And some people cited the incident that Wang Xu stood in the wrong position this morning, as evidence, saying that he still has a lot to learn. And Wang Xu didn't dare to speak, so he could only choose to be silent, because he himself rejected Emperor Ling before, if he turned back now, wouldn't it be that Emperor Ling couldn't step down in public?

However, Wang Xu doesn't blame those old ministers, after all, this is human nature, and the thoughts in their heads are like this, and it is only to add to the trouble. But he was very dissatisfied with He Jin, and it was not difficult to see from his actions that the reason for opposing him was not those high-sounding reasons at all. It is completely afraid that Wang Xu will be too powerful after being promoted to the state pastor because of the emperor's favor, and he is still fighting for power with Jian Shuo, so it must be suppressed appropriately. Moreover, Wang Xu and Jian Shuo have completely gone to the opposite side after what happened just now, so he is not afraid that Wang Xu will fall to Jian Shuo's side.

With the exhortation of the ministers, Emperor Ling thought of what Wang Xu himself said, and finally gave up, and said slowly: "What the Zhuqing family said is also reasonable, Wang Xu is indeed young, and there will be opportunities in the future." It's just that Wang Rui, the assassin of Jingzhou, will definitely be stripped of his official position, what good candidates do you have? ”

The pie in the sky was really not so easy, although Wang Xu's heart was already half cold, he also quickly got rid of his depression. Hearing that Emperor Ling was still asking about Jingzhou, he couldn't help but prick up his ears to listen.

This time, He Jin didn't speak, but the silent Tai Lieutenant Cao Song suddenly stood up, slowly walked out and knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that Liu Biao and Liu Jingsheng in the Northern Army are outstanding in their talents, both military and political, and they are royal relatives, so they can be qualified for this position." ”

Wang Xu was stunned in an instant, and before he could react, He Jin had already echoed: "Gong Cao's words are good, and Weichen also thinks that Liu Jingsheng can take on this important responsibility." ”

Before the words fell, all the ministers also echoed and agreed that Liu Biao would take over as the assassin of Jingzhou.

This is really a desire to cry without tears, got! I didn't catch anything, I made wedding dresses for others. drove away a waste Wang Rui, but ushered in a tiger, and also changed history, and let Liu Biao, the middle of the Northern Army, make the history of Jingzhou in advance, so it is better not to have this kind of thing!

And this mentions, Emperor Ling was obviously quite satisfied, and after a while, he already smiled slightly: "Where is Liu Biao in the Northern Army?" ”

"The minister is here!" With the words, Liu Biao suddenly got up, walked out of the queue of military attachés, and knelt on the ground.

"I appointed you as the assassin of Jingzhou, and I will immediately take office to replace Wang Rui, I hope you don't disappoint me." Spirit Emperor Dao.

"Wechen guarantees with his life, and he will never live up to His Majesty's holy grace!" For this unexpected appointment, Liu Biao's face did not fluctuate much, but he kowtowed very respectfully, and then bowed back and sat down.

When the dust settled, Wang Xu was helpless. It was time for him to feel aggrieved, but Zhang Rang, who was standing on the stone ladder of the emperor's platform, suddenly walked down the emperor's platform, knelt down in the surprised eyes of everyone and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty feels that although Wang Xu is young, since His Majesty has high hopes for him, he should also be given the opportunity to exercise!" ”

Emperor Ling originally had the intention to reward Wang Xu, but when he heard this, he was immediately overjoyed, and immediately smiled: "Oh? I don't know what Zhang Changshi has built? ”

"Returning to His Majesty, His Majesty felt that since Jingzhou was rich in land and resources, it could be divided into two and divided into Jingnan and Jingbei. Wang Xu had already supervised the military affairs of the four counties of Jingnan and was in charge of barbarian affairs, so this was a matter of course. Zhang Rang said slowly.

But as soon as the words fell, there were several voices of opposition among the ministers. "It's not right!" "Your Majesty thinks twice!"

Immediately afterwards, the general He Jin was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, the matter of dividing the state is related to the lifeblood of my Han Dynasty, so it is not appropriate to be hasty!" ”

This time, the Spirit Emperor did not hesitate, immediately nodded, and said: "This is true, the division of the states in the world is very important, and it really cannot be drawn out at will. ”

Although he was rejected by the famous words, Zhang Rang was not in a hurry, and his head reacted quickly, and he had already said without any pause: "Your Majesty, then appoint Liu Biao as the assassin of Jingzhou, and Wang Xu as the governor of Jingnan, commanding the military and government of the four counties of Jingnan, and at the same time being supervised by Liu Biao, so that it is not against the law of etiquette, but also the best of both worlds, okay?" ”

"Haha! This is a good idea. Emperor Ling suddenly burst out laughing.

The ministers didn't speak anymore, including He Jin, and all of them remained silent, which was considered a tacit acquiescence. And Wang Xu came to his senses in an instant, he didn't get Jingzhou Mu, and it was good to pick up a metropolitan governor to go home, which meant that the four counties of Jingnan were all his own.

It's just that Zhang Rang's move is a bit intriguing, he didn't ask him for anything, but now he actually took the initiative to help himself, obviously for a purpose. But no matter what, it is a big harvest to be able to get the four counties of Jingnan right now, and you can't let it go.

But Emperor Ling did not rush to make an appointment, but turned his head to look at the general and said, "He Jin, what do you think?" ”

"Wechen has no objection!" He Jin nodded.

Hearing this, Wang Xu's heart also breathed a long sigh of relief, after all, He Jin still knows how to advance and retreat, if he really doesn't give himself any sweetness, then he really has to re-plan.

Seeing that none of the ministers objected, Emperor Ling finally nodded with satisfaction and looked over with a smile: "Wang Xu, I have appointed you as the general of Zhennan, the governor of the military administration of the four counties of Jingnan, and the opening of the mansion!" ”

"The last general will thank the emperor for his grace and swear to die in retribution!" Wang Xu immediately kowtowed respectfully.

The matter had a satisfactory result, and Emperor Ling was also in a good mood, so he immediately waved his hand and said, "Everyone Aiqing, get up." ”

"Thank you!" With the sound of the promise, everyone got up one after another and retreated to their respective positions.

In the next court discussion, Wang Xu was completely uninterested, but he just discussed who to pacify and merge the state. And the final result was not unexpected, only Dong Zhuo was the closest, and the troops in his hands were enough.

After retiring from the dynasty, many people looked at Wang Xu's gaze with a slight change, and it could be seen that it was because Zhang Rang suddenly raised his position, which made these people a little suspicious. After all, in the hearts of many people, it is impossible for the loyal Wang family to be involved with eunuchs.

But Wang Xu doesn't care, let them guess if they want to guess, anyway, they don't have evidence, and they didn't help the eunuchs, so the reputation can't stink. And after a while, as long as you help He Jin suppress Jian Shuo, then everything will be solved.

On the contrary, He Jin, I'm afraid I have to give myself an explanation that can at least justify himself......