After the hundred officials returned to the palace with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Li Cai was also handed over to the Three Law Divisions for interrogation.

The efficiency of the Han Dynasty was very low.

He is not like any 996 good fortune in modern society, people sleep when it gets dark and there is no light, so much care.

And this delay.

Then another three days passed.

Before the results of the interrogation of the Three Law Divisions came out, the news of Li Cai's suicide had already been reported.

In the elite circle of Chang'an, many people said that the punishment of the Three Law Divisions was too heavy, and they accidentally killed Li Cai.

Others said he was humiliated.

The ruthlessness of the sword and pen officials is well known in the Han Dynasty.

But in any case, the death of the former prime minister of the Han Dynasty has become an established fact.

No one is powerless to change.

And because of Li Cai's death, another court meeting was held in the court.

At the morning meeting.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was in a high position, calmly glancing at the ministers in the Weiyang Palace.

Subsequently!

He turned his gaze to Zhang Tang, the imperial historian who used to be a sword and pen officer, and asked: "Zhang Yushi, this Li Cai's death, I heard that it was said that the punishment of the court lieutenant was too heavy, what do you say?" ”

Zhang Tang immediately replied: "Your Majesty, the old minister doesn't think that the punishment is too heavy, this Li Cai's death is at best a suicide in fear of crime!" ”

"That's right!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, nodded and said, "Do you have any different opinions about Li Cai's death?" ”

The words fell.

The ministers in the court glanced at each other.

In the end, they said unanimously: "The ministers agree with what Zhang Yushi said. ”

In a flash.

The situation in the court is very obvious.

After the death of Prime Minister Li Cai, the imperial historian Zhang Tang's family was dominant, and Zhang Tang, who was originally born as a sword and pen official, has now become the object of support of hundreds of officials.

None of them.

Just because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, was close to Zhang Tang.

When Li Cai was still prime minister.

This soup often oversteps the boundaries of the court, as the imperial doctor, to do what the prime minister does.

Now Li Cai is gone.

Jiuqing, who is under the third prince, where does he dare to go against Zhang Tang, the imperial historian?

Of course.

That's not the point.

The point is.

Li Cai is gone, but the position of prime minister is still there?

So who will take over the position of prime minister?

No doubt!

Zhang Tang, who is the imperial doctor, is the most qualified to serve as the head of this hundred officials and become the prime minister.

One comes.

His Majesty believed in him.

Secondly.

During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there was an obvious rule, that is, after the position of prime minister was vacated, the reigning imperial historian rose one level and became the prime minister!

It's basically a matter of the nail in the coffin.

Before Gongsun Hong became prime minister, it was like this.

Before Li Cai became prime minister, it was the same.

Now it's Zhang Tang's turn, is it possible that there will be any moths?

Anyway, that's what the officials think in their hearts!

It is precisely for this reason that the Imperial Doctor and the Prime Minister have basically formed a hostile relationship.

Dr. Yu Shi wants to bring down the prime minister and then become the prime minister himself.

Then the newly appointed Imperial Doctor began to aim to overthrow the new prime minister, and the cycle continued, and finally formed the pattern that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty wanted-balance.

Emperor Wu of Han glanced at the officials, and then glanced at the Imperial Doctor Zhang Tang, the expression on his face was slightly subtle.

It seems to have been pondered for a while.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, only then spoke: "Since Li Cai's matter has been clarified, it is time to return Bo Luhou to his innocence." ”

"Spread the message of Bo Luhou into the palace!"

The words fell.

The eunuchs went to spread the word that Marquis Bolu had entered the palace.

When Huo Guang arrived here, he knelt down and bowed to him, and said, "Huo Guang, the commander of the car, knock to see Your Majesty." ”

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Huo Guang, his face was full of joy, and said with a smile: "Marquis Bolu, this time Li Cai framed you and made you feel wronged. ”

"Still."

"This is not a bad thing, because this incident also made me see the talent of the pillars of the Han Dynasty."

The words fell.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty turned his gaze to Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, and asked, "Boluhou built new houses, subsidized the families of sacrificial pawns, made gunpowder, and built guns to help the battle of Mobei win a great victory." ”

"Such a merit!"

"I want to make him a Guanglu doctor, what do you think?"

Dr. Guanglu?

This is a super official.

may not feel anything from the official position of the Han Dynasty, but if you take the rank of Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, you can feel how big this official is.

In the Tang Dynasty, Dr. Guanglu was from the second grade.

In the Song Dynasty, Dr. Guanglu was from the first product.

In the Yuan Dynasty, Dr. Guanglu was from a product.

In the Ming Dynasty, Dr. Guanglu was from a product.

In the Qing Dynasty, Dr. Guanglu was a positive product.

The official titles of the first and second grades don't need to be explained, right?

When Emperor Wu of Han said this, the officials in the court exchanged words for a while, but no one directly stood up and said no.

Because His Majesty was asking the Imperial Doctor, the Imperial Doctor didn't speak, so naturally it was not the turn of Jiuqing under the Third Prince.

As for Da Sima?

The two big Simas are Huo Guang's family members, can they oppose it!

Imperial Historian Zhang Tang, in the face of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's question, also said: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that with the credit of Bo Luhou, he is named Doctor Guanglu, although it is reluctant, but it is not an exaggeration. ”

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che squinted his eyes slightly, and said with a smile: "Doctor Yu Shi thinks it's okay, right?" ”

"Yes!"

Zhang Tang nodded and said.

Seeing his answer, Emperor Wu of Han nodded, then turned his gaze to the ministers in the court and asked, "What about you, do you have any objections?" ”

The officials immediately chimed in: "Ministers, have the same opinion as Zhang Yushi. ”

"Oh? Same opinion? Didn't you all agree with Dr. Yu Shi in the past, why are they the same today? The smile on Emperor Wu of Han's face remained unchanged, but the look in his eyes was a little cold.

At this time.

No one in the court spoke.

And Zhuang Qingzhai, who was behind Huo Guang, poked Huo Guang with his hand and said, "Bo Lu Hou, congratulations, by the way, how old is Bo Lu Hou this year?" ”

"Fourteen.

Huo Guang glanced at this imperial historian suspiciously.

He doesn't have a good relationship with Zhuang Qingzhai.

The two had little contact.

Today he took the initiative to get close to himself, could it be because he was about to be made an official by His Majesty?

Not really

Although he is only a royal historian now, after all, he is also a person who has been a great official of the three princes such as the imperial historian, how can he be so inflammatory.

However, Zhuang Qingzhai didn't give Huo Guang time to think, and immediately said: "It's only fourteen, it's really terrifying." ”

"When the time comes, Bo Luhou will be appointed as the Guanglu doctor, remember to set up the banquet."

"At that time, the old man will definitely cheer and not get drunk with you."

Seeing that Zhuang Qingzhai was quite bold in his words, Huo Guang was also defenseless, and said directly: "Zhuang Zhongcheng said that he laughed, where can I drink, I haven't done the crown salute yet." ”

Then.

Zhuang Qingzhai frowned and said, "Haven't you performed the crown salute yet?" ”

"Well, it's only fourteen, how can you do the crown salute!"

Huo Guangzheng was talking, but where did he think that Zhuang Qingzhai stood up under his surprised gaze, held the wat board with both hands and said, "Your Majesty, the minister is against it." ”

"Bo Luhou is only fourteen years old this year, and he has not performed the crown salute."

"In terms of the laws of my Han Dynasty."

"If a man does not perform the crown salute, he can only be regarded as a villain, and I am a big man Guanglu Doctor, how can I let a villain inherit it."

Villain, here refers to underage males.

And not the kind of despicable villain with a derogatory connotation.

After listening to what Zhuang Qingzhai said, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared, and at the same time, the cold in his eyes also disappeared, and he just hummed without emotion: "If you don't perform the crown salute, you can't be crowned Doctor Guanglu?" ”

Zhuang Qingzhai immediately replied: "Yes, Your Majesty! ”

This time the words fell.

For a while, Jiuqing in the court began to criticize Zhuang Qingzhai one after another.

Although he used to be a high-ranking official like the Imperial Doctor.

But now it's just a royal historian.

Those Jiuqing officials were busy offering their courtesies to the Wei Huo family, and they were thinking about getting closer to the imperial historian Zhang Tang, how could they be afraid of offending him.

However, Emperor Wu of Han seemed a little distressed at this time, and asked Huo Guang: "Bo Luhou, you see, I have the heart to make you a Guanglu doctor now, but your age has become a limit. ”

Seeing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty speak, Huo Guang immediately replied: "Your Majesty, why bother, the minister is still young, Your Majesty has named me Doctor Guanglu, I'm afraid it won't be a good thing, it's better to discuss it later!" ”

"Later?" Emperor Wu of Han glanced at Huo Guang and said with a smile: "That's okay, let's discuss it later." ”

Talking.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty coughed and said, "Ahem, it's okay for Doctor Guanglu to discuss it later, but the position of prime minister has a lot of affairs, so it can't be delayed." ”

"Ladies and gentlemen."

"Maybe you can choose the right person for me?"

The prime minister is the head of the hundred officials, and if this position is vacant, there will be problems for the operation of the entire Han country.

So.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty wanted a suitable person to take up the position of prime minister, which was not a lie.

Time.

The officials of Jiuqing discussed one after another, and in the end, they gave a final reply, saying: "Back to Your Majesty, it is most appropriate for the ministers to recommend Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, as the prime minister." ”

Imperial Doctor Zhang Tang is the prime minister, is it appropriate?

Suitable!

After all, the former prime minister Li Cai was single-handedly brought down.

As is customary.

It is only fitting that the Imperial Doctor will take up the post of Prime Minister.

But.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at Zhang Tang, and said, "Zhang Yushi, do you think it is appropriate?" ”

Imperial Doctor Zhang Tang was also very shrewd, and instead of answering directly, he opened his mouth and put the responsibility on Emperor Wu of Han, saying: "Your Majesty, the old minister believes that this official position should be finalized by Your Majesty. ”

"Whoever Your Majesty thinks is suitable, he will be suitable."

"The old minister is only His Majesty."

When the words fell, those smart officials in the court also reacted, and immediately echoed: "Ministers, also listen to what Your Majesty says." ”

Seeing this, the expression on Emperor Wu of Han relaxed, and said: "In this case, for the position of prime minister, I will finalize a good candidate." ”

"Alright."

"That's all for today's court, everyone, step aside."

The words fell.

The three princes and nine ministers in the court said goodbye and left.

The meeting was dispersed.

Huo Guang accompanied the general Sima Weiqing and the hussar general Sima Huo to get sick, and left Weiyang Palace together and walked towards the palace gate.

The other side.

The officials gathered around the imperial doctor Zhang Tang and congratulated them like sycophants.

Seem.

He is already the prime minister of the inner decision.

After all, everyone knows that Zhang Tang in the past was very reused by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Now the prime minister has fallen.

Zhang Tang took up the post of prime minister, which is the greatest hope. If he doesn't, then who is qualified?

So.

In the past, those Jiuqing officials who sang against Zhang Tang did not shoot Zhang Tang's sycophants at this time, let alone when.

Zhang Tang dealt with these officials perfunctorily, and then when he saw Huo Guang and his party, he stepped forward and shouted, "Bo Luhou, can you wait?" ”

"General, hussar general, the old man and Bo Luhou have something to say."

"I wonder if it's convenient for the two of you?"

Hear the words.

General Wei Qing said: "Zhang Gong can do it. ”

The hussar general also nodded and said, "Yes." ”

Thereupon.

Zhang Tang responded with a smile: "Thank you." ”

After the words fell, Zhang Tang turned his gaze to Huo Guang again, and said: "Bo Luhou, although your position as Guanglu Doctor is on hold today, there is still a long time to come, and the future will definitely be promising, don't be discouraged." ”

Discouraged?

Huo Guang really didn't.

Looking at the wrinkled Imperial Doctor on his face, he thought for a while, thought about it, and finally said to the thin old man: "Does Zhang Gong have the idea of winning the prime minister?" ”

Zhang Tang smiled slightly and said, "It depends on Your Majesty's meaning, it's useless for the old man to think about it." ”

That being said.

But his smile has already revealed the old man's feeling that the position of prime minister is within reach.

Huo Guang shook his head and said, "It would be good if Gong Zhang decisively declined the position of prime minister at today's court meeting." ”

Imperial Doctor Zhang Tang was suddenly puzzled and said, "Why did Bo Luhou talk like this? ”

Huo Guang smiled slightly, didn't explain, just bowed his hand to him, and said, "Gong Zhang, please stay away from me, Ben Hou doesn't want to have too much to do with you." ”

When Zhang Tang heard this, his face changed.

But before he could speak, the people around him who were inclined to inflammatory, began to feel sorry for Zhang Tang, and said, "Bo Luhou, why are you so rude to Zhang Gong?" ”

The person who spoke was an official of Jiuqing, the servant Sun He.

But!

Huo Guang just glared at him, and then snorted coldly: "You should stay away from me too." ”

The servant Sun He suddenly looked angry, pointed at Huo Guang and said, "You"

However.

Huo Guang ignored everyone and turned around and left.

The rest of Jiuqing hurriedly said to the imperial historian Zhang Tang: "Gong Zhang, look at this kid, he is so ignorant, wait for you to become prime minister, give him a lesson!" ”

Give him a lesson?

Huo Guang's brother is the champion Hou Huo, and his uncle is Changping Hou Weiqing, both of whom are in the position of Great Sima.

Not much lower than the prime minister.

The most important thing.

The two of them held the military and political power of the Han Dynasty.

This is incomparable.

On relationships.

Queen Wei Zifu is the background of the Wei family, even if he Zhang Tang takes up the position of prime minister, with Zhang Tang's background, what can he do with Huo Guang?

Ultimately.

Zhang Tang could only say: "That's it, young and vigorous, everyone has had this time, what do you care about!" ”

When you Jiuqing heard this, they immediately echoed: "It's still Zhang Gong's generosity."

“.”

“.”

A few days later, midsummer approached.

The temperature in Chang'an City once climbed. The residents of the city have stripped off their clothes and put on light clothes and makeup.

Huo Guang was in the General's Mansion, holding his nephew and playing naughtily.

"Come, the middle father will teach Ji'er how to walk, No, in this way, step by step." Huo Guang held his nephew's body in his hand and let him learn to walk.

As a matter of fact.

Huo Yan's feet stepped on his clothes, which were simply suspended in the air, and he did not exert any force.

So young, the leg bones are immature.

Huo Guang naturally didn't really let his nephew learn to walk, he just hugged the child and thought it was fun.

However, this time.

The general Wei Qing came over in the dust, and shouted at Huo Guang from afar: "Huo Guang, do you know this guy Wei Ling, where did he go?" ”

"The servants said that he had not returned to the house for the past two days."

"Don't get into any trouble outside!" (End of chapter)