"Let's go down." Wu Nian looked at her pitiful appearance, remembered that he had been getting along day and night during this time, and he was very sorry in his heart, and he didn't want her to lose face, so he waved his hand and said to the palace maid on the side.

"Yes."

The palace maids lowered their eyebrows and replied, got up and left.

Wu Nian bent down and put his hands on her shoulders and helped her up. said: "The law of the country is difficult. Thy father's life, a widow cannot spare him. ”

"But the widow will be kind to you, and you need not be afraid."

After a pause, Wu Nian said again: "The widow promoted you to be a virtuous concubine, let your mother and brother stay in the capital, and let them have no worries about food and clothing." ”

Cao Duan's life is unforgivable.

The Cao family's silver will also be spit out.

The Han Dynasty was not the State of Chu.

Merchants and squires who are in contact with foreign enemies, no matter who they are, will be dealt with severely.

But Wu Nian felt very guilty about Cao Miao'e and compensated as appropriate.

She was promoted to a virtuous concubine in order not to let the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace despise her.

She is a concubine, with a mother and a brother. This vein stayed in the capital, so that she could have some comfort.

"Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Cao Miao'e just cried, crying very fiercely, tears like springs, dripping down.

Wu Nian shook his head, took out a handkerchief, and wiped her face clean. said: "Don't expect more. ”

After that, Wu Nian called the eunuch in and told the eunuch about the promise he had made to Cao Miao'e just now. Let the eunuch prepare manpower and send Cao Miao'e to the capital and hand it over to the queen.

Cao Miao'e turned around three times in one step, crying. Wu Nian hardened his heart and watched her being taken away by the eunuch.

"What a headache." Wu Young sighed, sat on the bed, and reached out to rub his temples.

Although it is a family matter, it is a bit confusing. But in terms of state affairs, Wu Nian is dominant.

Soon. Cao Hua came back quickly, and Zhu Zhongguo surrendered in Kaicheng.

Wu Nian was very cautious and did not enter the city, first sent the general into Taiyuan City, and while controlling the city, he drove Zhu Zhongguo's men and horses to camp outside the city.

After this was done, Wu Nian led his close ministers into Taiyuan City.

General's Palace, outside the gates.

Zhu Zhongguo was dressed in white, did not wear an official hat, looked "guilty", bent over and bowed his head. After seeing Wu Nian get out of Luanyu, Zhu Zhongguo knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty. ”

"The general is not guilty." Wu Nian smiled, stepped forward to help Zhu Zhongguo, and said categorically: "Facing people like Cao Duan." The general can empathize and not stop if he doesn't kill him. ”

"The general is not only innocent, but meritorious."

"Don't dare." Zhu Zhongguo said in fear. He was really relieved in his heart. Cao Duan died, and his goal was achieved.

But he didn't do it well.

I don't know if it will be hated by the emperor.

Now it is in the Han Dynasty.

The king wants his ministers to die, and the ministers have to die.

He was very worried in his heart that he would die with Cao Duan.

It's good now.

After Wu Nian said a few words to Zhu Zhongguo outside the door, he entered the General's Mansion with everyone and came to the hall to sit down.

Wu Nian raised his head and said to Zhu Zhongguo: "The general is a famous general in Shanxi, and he has guarded Taiyuan for many years. The widow's previous promise is still valid. General Feng is the duke of the county, and the title is hereditary. Worship as a general and lead thousands of households. ”

"The general can command the soldiers and horses and set up camp along the river. Strengthen the Yellow River defense line. ”

Zhu Zhongguo stood up and walked in front of Wu Nian, then knelt down and shook his head, "Your Majesty." His Majesty is very grateful to the ministers, and the ministers are very grateful. ”

"But the minister's name is Zhongguo, and he grew up in the Chu State. I can't bear to lead my troops to fight against the Chu State. Please forgive your majesty for being willful, and ask for your resignation from your title and official position. Return home. ”

Wu Nian's brows furrowed slightly, Zhu Zhongguo's ability is not bad, and his character is also good.

It's a pity to give up such talents.

But.

Twisted melons are not sweet either. Moreover, Zhu Zhongguo has feelings for Chu. Forcing Zhu Zhongguo to lead his troops to fight against Chu was indeed a bit cruel.

After thinking for a while, Wu Nian nodded and said, "Everyone has their own ambitions. The widow does not force it. The general was allowed to return to his hometown. ”

"But. The general has meritorious service in dedicating the city, and the widow cannot be untrustworthy. still crown you as the county duke, please don't shirk the general. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Zhongguo put his hands on the ground, his head pressed against the stone slab, and said with great gratitude.

Wu Nian nodded, called the Ouchi guards in, and took Zhu Zhongguo away.

"The bear has no self. Zhu Zhongguo and others. The loyal ministers of the Chu State are like fish in the rivers, and there are countless of them. It's a pity that it's all buried. ”

Cao Hua said with emotion.

"That's right. Since ancient times, when nations have fallen, there have been loyal ministers. It's just that the king doesn't trust it. ”

"Although there is a saying called it. Take history as a mirror. But what the kings of the dead country do best is not learn their lessons. ”

Wu Nian was very touched, and bowed slightly.

Immediately, he lifted his spirits and said with joy: "No matter what." Zhu Zhongguo is surrendered. Taiyuan City was taken by the outnumbered soldiers without blood. ”

"The whole of Shanxi. No. The entire land north of the Yellow River is owned by widows. ”

"The loopholes in the Yellow River defense line have also been filled."

He turned his head to look at Cao Hua and said, "Cao Qing." You pick your men and go to all the cities, passes, and military camps in Shanxi that are still resisting. Let them surrender right away. Those who follow me prosper, and those who oppose me perish. ”

"Yes." Cao Hua should have given his hand.

"Clan Politics. You organize the officers of the military department. The places of origin and names of the surrendered soldiers were recorded, and then they were wrapped up and sent back to their hometowns. Take back weapons, armor and other military supplies. ”

"Yes." Hojo Maseichi arched his hand.

Wu Nian thought about whether there was anything missing, but he didn't find it. He raised his head and smiled, and said, "Zhuqing." You've worked hard all the way. ”

"Let's all go down and rest."

"Yes."

The civil and military stood up, bowed to Wu Nian, lined up in two columns in an orderly manner, turned around and walked out of the hall.

"Although the process is tortuous, it is the rivers and mountains of Hebei. I still sat still. The next step is to consolidate Hebei, accumulate strength, first the south and then the north. ”

"Swing the sea."

Wu Nian's eyes showed essence, and his eyebrows were full of ambition. After a while, the essence converged. Wu Nian got up and took the eunuch and went to the bedroom to rest.

It's just that he has been in and out with Cao Miao'e these days, and now he has sent Cao Miao'e to the capital, but he is not used to it.

Although there were many beautiful palace maids serving by his side, he was not interested.

Zhu Zhongguo surrendered, and the city of Taiyuan fell.

The news swept through Shanxi like a storm. Most of the people who were still resisting were looking to the wind.

A small number of stubborn resistance were also exterminated by the Han army.

Wu Nian personally sat in Taiyuan.

Shanxi Governor Shi Xian exerted his skills, but in just one month, he stabilized the entire territory of Shanxi.

Officials, ordinary people, willing or unwilling. They all used the name of Jianwu and became subjects of the Han Dynasty.

Same as the capital.

After Shanxi stabilized, Shi Xian vigorously promoted Wu Nian's policy.

Rectify the rule of officials and crack down on corrupt and incompetent officials.

The wind of the Han Dynasty is pervasive. Blown to every corner of Hebei.