Hanzhong County.

Zhang Liao came back from the bandit suppression outside the city, and before he took off his armor, a staff member came in with a smile and said: "General Zhonglang, after exterminating this bandit, Hanzhong will be peaceful in the world, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment." ”

Zhang Liao didn't respond and drank tea in a big gulp.

Taking advantage of the winter, bandits could not gather, Zhang Liao exterminated seven or eight bandits in half a month, and completely uprooted several major bandits in Hanzhong County.

Hanzhong is a strategic location, for many years I don't know how many people are fighting for it, coupled with the continuous war, Hanzhong is tired, bandits.

Sun Jian was too punctual in Hanzhong, and he also tried his best to suppress bandits, but because of the secret support of Liu Yan and others, he had little effect.

After Liu Bei succeeded to the throne, in the hearts of the people, he sent Zhang Fei and Guan Yu to attack everywhere, but only achieved the effect on the surface.

But Zhang Liao was different this time, with Liu Yan's illness and death, Liu Zhang was stuck, and did not harass Hanzhong, giving Zhang Liao a God-given opportunity.

It took Zhang Liao nearly a year to quell almost all the bandits, and at the same time recruit young and strong people and actively train in Hanzhong, with a posture of fierce soldiers and horses.

The staff waited for Zhang Liao to finish drinking tea, and then he muttered: "General Zhonglang, the official document of the Great Sima Mansion does not explain the intention of transferring the general back to Luoyang, but the following officials guess that it is nothing more than Yu and Xu Erzhou. With the ability of the general, plus the holy family, I am afraid that he will be crowned a general. ”

'Zhonglang General' is barely considered medium in the military ranks of the Han Dynasty, and 'General' is a watershed, once the title of general, even if it is a miscellaneous card, it means that the future is immeasurable, and it will be of great use!

What's more, this person is Zhang Liao, this is His Majesty's favorite general!

Zhang Liao has a cautious personality, is introverted, and has both strategy and courage. He took off his armor, his face did not change, and said: "I just exterminated some bandits, where is qualified to be a general, don't talk nonsense, lead people to laugh." ”

The staff didn't think it, and said: "General Zhonglang, the next goal of the imperial court to quell the chaos is nothing more than the three states of Yi, Jing, and Yang." The government and the opposition are very jealous of that Cao Cao, and it is impossible for him to lead the troops anymore, judging from the holy family, the lower officials speculate that there are only three people, one is Zhao Yun, the second is Huang Zhong, and the third is Zhonglang General. ”

Zhang Liao thought about it carefully, and seemed to agree a little, and said: "No matter where it is, just be loyal and use your life." ”

Seeing that Zhang Liao had made sense, the staff hurriedly stepped forward and said in a low voice: "General Zhonglang, it is best to be Xuzhou, Xuzhou is a strategic place, and there is Yu, please be the arm, and it is the most effective to ask for thieves." ”

Zhang Liao was just about to speak, when suddenly a personal soldier ran in and said, "Report to General Zhonglang, Ma Teng sent his son Ma Chao to prepare to go to Luoyang to pay tribute." ”

When the staff heard this, they said: "The imperial court has suppressed Dong Zhuo, and the power is at home and abroad, and these three Qiang can't sit still, is this to send a carriage into Beijing as a hostage?" ”

Zhang Liao thought for a while and said, "What kind of person is Ma Chao?" ”

The soldier said: "General Hui, strong body, powerful and powerful, has a reputation for courage and martial arts in Liangzhou, and among the sons of Ma Teng, this son is the most promising." ”

Zhang Liao nodded and said, "It seems that Ma Teng is sincere, let him cross the border." ”

"Yes." The soldiers responded and turned to go out.

After the staff waited for the soldiers to leave, he suddenly said in a low voice: "General, I heard that the imperial court is discussing to set up another Yongzhou, I don't know if it's true or not?" If it is true, the general may not need to be transferred. ”

"Fake."

Zhang Liao said casually: "When I was in Luoyang, His Majesty personally dismissed it. His Majesty said that there were too many states and counties, and that the counties should be merged, and there would be no more states. ”

The staff was slightly surprised, Zhang Liao also knew about this kind of confidential matter?

He knew that Zhang Liao had a holy family, but he didn't expect Zhang Liao's holy family to reach such an extent!

"That should be one of the two states of Xu and Yu...... the staff thought to themselves.

Zhang Liao didn't wait for him to think about it, and said, "Sir, let's discuss it with everyone again, and I can only leave after I have a clear idea." ”

The staff understood, raised their hands and said, "The next official will go." ”

Zhang Liao watched him leave, then glanced at the big knife next to the door, walked over, picked it up, and looked at it seriously.

Although Zhang Liao came from a humble background, he has been fighting in the south and the north over the years, and he is no longer the soldier who does not enter the stream.

He also has the ambition to beg for thieves for thousands of miles, once he was made a marquis, and returned to his hometown in brocade clothes!

"I hope it's Yuzhou!" Zhang Liao touched the big knife and muttered to himself.

He didn't know that he didn't want to be too shou in Hanzhong and be trapped in one place, but there were also people who were fighting Hanzhong's idea.

Luoyang, Luoyang Mansion.

Henan Yin was abolished, rebuilt Luoyang Mansion, Luoyang Mansion Yin for the Chen Palace.

Chen Gong has worked hard for Luoyang Mansion in recent years, and has made a lot of political achievements, plus he is impartial, cautious in words and deeds, and his official reputation in the government and the opposition is surprisingly good.

At this moment, he stood, standing in front of a man, with a cautious expression.

Zhong Xuan flipped through the official documents on the case and said, "You said, you can't deal with the Five Bucket Rice Sect, let me come and tell you in person?" ”

Chen Gong is not afraid of Xun Yu, and he only respects Xun Yu as a superior, but only this Zhong Xuan, who has a serious face and is not angry and arrogant, doesn't know why, and is a little afraid from the bottom of his heart.

Chen Gong had already driven away the others, and there were only two of them in the room, without disguise, with a frank face, and said: "The servant shot, it is not the prevarication of the lower officials." In fact, there was no fault in this Heavenly Master's Dao, there was neither murder nor looting, and the six captains of Luoyang Mansion all investigated, but there was no evidence. ”

Zhong Xuan looked up at him and said lightly: "Isn't it a crime to confuse the public with gossip?" What are the five thunder gods, what are the demons and demons, deceiving the ignorant people, and squeezing rice and grain, don't these count? ”

Chen Gong was stunned, and then said: "Servant shooting, Heavenly Master Dao, has been around for a long time, the court has always been courteous, and the first emperor also issued a decree to reward him." ”

Zhong Xuan's face was expressionless, majestic and dignified, and said, "You have received their benefits? ”

Chen Gong's face changed slightly, and he raised his hand and said: "There is no contact, and there is no greed for half a point, please shoot Mingjian." ”

"Mingjian is telling the truth, if you continue to lie and fool around, I will refer to you." Zhong said.

Chen Gong suddenly felt that his mouth was dry, and he wanted to speak again.

Zhong Miao is a left servant, and he really wants to join him, even if the palace won't do anything to him, the official reputation will be ruined, and the 'Yingchuan Party' will be angered, Chen Gong is afraid that he will not stay in Luoyang City for long, so he can only ask for transfer.

Chen Gong hesitated, but still said: "Servant shooting, according to the regulations, the six captains are under dual jurisdiction, in addition to Luoyang Mansion, they are also under the guidance of the Yushitai, and the Liuduwei have all told the lower officials that they have tried to drive away, but they have all been stopped by the imperial history of the imperial history of the imperial history of the imperial history of the imperial history." ”

This time, it was Zhong Xuan's turn to be stunned, and said, "This matter is the idea of Yu Shitai?" Does the drama know? ”

Chen Gong glanced back and said, "According to the inference of the lower officials, it is King Chen Liu." ”

Zhong Xuan was a little stunned.

No wonder Chen Gong has the meaning of sheltering the Five Doumi Sect, and behind it is Liu Xie, the king of Chen Liu.

And when it comes to Liu Xie, the king of Chen Liu, the majesty in the palace is indispensable.

Went around and around, and went back to the palace.

After thinking for a moment, Zhong Xuan said again: "I heard that Zhang Lu's mother is very beautiful, and she is now in the Queen Mother's Palace?" ”

Chen Gong said: "This subordinate doesn't know, it's all rumors. ”

Zhong Miao thought about it and thought about it, and secretly felt tricky.

As for the harm of cults, Zhong Miao knows very well that once they are gathered into a crowd, the slightest bewitchment will be a big mess.

There is already a Yellow Turban Army in front, and there can be no more Purple Shirts.

"You keep an eye on them,"

Zhong Xuan stood up and said, "The yuan will be changed next year, and there can't be any chaos." In particular, they are not allowed to appear in the various rituals. ”

"The subordinate officer takes the order." Chen Gong raised his hand in response, but the pressure in his heart increased greatly.

The Wudou Rice Sect doesn't know if it really has a palace background, and it has grown and grown in just one year, all over Luoyang.

Zhong Miao didn't say much and left Luoyang Mansion.

It hadn't been long before another group of people, beating sails, banging gongs, and shouting everywhere, attracting countless onlookers.

Zhong Xuan was a little bored and asked the guards to take a detour.

At this time in the palace, there is a lot of joy.

Liu Yu is back.

Empress Dowager He, Tang Ji, Tang Mao, plus Xun You, Zhao Yun and others who were standing on the side, crowded the apse.

"Oh, yes, why are you still fat?"

Liu Wei held the little guy in his arms and touched it with his hands.

"Ah......hh Itchy, itchy, itchy, itchy......"

The little one yelled, smiling incessantly.

Empress Dowager He, looking at Tang Ji and the others, smiled silently.

After a while, Liu Wei hugged him aside, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "I know everything, I did a good job, let's say, what reward do you want?" ”

The little guy opened his eyes wide, stood on the soft couch violently, danced with his hands, and said loudly: "Father, I want to be the prince!" ”

As soon as the words fell, the whole hall was silent.

The smile on Liu Wei's face slowly disappeared, glanced at Xun You, smiled and asked Liu Yu, "Oh, you want to be the prince?" Do you know what the prince is? Who taught you? ”

Not far away, Tang Ji's face turned pale and her lips trembled.

And her father Tang Mao's legs trembled, and cold sweat continued to ooze from his head.

And Xun You, who was swept by Liu Wei's afterglow, was even more frightened, tense and motionless.

Liu Yu was a little curious about why he suddenly became quiet, blinked, and said: "I heard that in addition to my father, the crown prince is the biggest, and I want to be the biggest official under my father, and I can do whatever I want!" ”

Liu Wei smiled, hugged him in his arms, and said, "Listen to people's nonsense? How am I the biggest? Can I beat your grandmother? Besides, you are the crown prince, and you still have a mother. In the future, there will be teachers, and they will do whatever they want. ”

The little guy was stunned, looked at Liu Wei in a daze, and didn't know how to answer.

Tang Jiqiao's face turned pale, and she was about to cry.

Empress Dowager He seemed to be a little angry, stepped forward and pulled Liu Yu, and said, "Okay, the good grandson just came back, what are you doing with this." Good grandson, hungry or not, go to grandmother, grandmother has something to eat. ”

"Yes, yes." Liu Yu suddenly jumped down from Liu Wei's arms, hugged the Empress Dowager He, looked up with a little face, and said with a well-behaved voice.

Empress Dowager He smiled even more, and easily pulled away Tang Ji, who was about to lose her breath.

"Except for Xun You, let's go." Liu Wei reached out and picked up the teacup, and said in a dull tone.

Tang Mao was in a cold sweat, he didn't dare to say a word, his legs were like lead, and he walked out step by step.

Zhao Yun should be the most relaxed person, and then walked out.

The inner prison, the palace maid went out last, leaving only one Xun You.

Xun You was also frightened, never expected that Liu Yu would say in front of Liu Wei that he wanted to be the prince in public.

If it is a normal day, it is a child's words, and at most his mother or grandfather will be investigated.

But this is the first time that Xun You escorted all the way to Yuzhou and back, and entered the palace!

Xun You's heart was tense, and he unconsciously walked towards Liu Wei.

But subconsciously felt that it was wrong, but after taking a few steps, he could only bite the bullet and come to Liu Wei, bow down, and say nothing.

It's already wrong to come over, and then open your mouth to explain, that is to sit down!

Liu Wei held the teacup without the slightest expression on his face, and looked at the huge map of the Han on the opposite wall.

Silent.

Xun You didn't speak, and Liu Wei was silent.

Xun You lowered his head and looked at Liu Wei's feet, thinking of a reasonable explanation that could convince His Majesty in front of him.

Unconsciously, Xun You felt a chill in his neck and his feet were clenched.

He must have a reasonable explanation, and he must convince His Majesty in front of him!

Because, Wang Yun is in front!

Wang Yun secretly manipulated and tried in vain to the East Palace, which aroused the anger in the palace, Wang Yun was razed by the three clans, related to the involvement, and hundreds of people were killed, and they were deposed and exiled more than 1,000 people!

Among them, it also includes Liu Wei's old father-in-law, the world-famous Confucian Cai Yong!

Xun You doesn't want to be the second one!

Therefore, he has to find a reasonable enough explanation, and he can't follow in Wang Yun's footsteps!

'There must be, there must be!' ’

In the panic, Xun You shouted in his heart and roared constantly.

But the more nervous I became, the more I couldn't think about it, and it was difficult to think about it.

I don't know how long it took, Liu Wei's flat voice sounded in Xun You's ears.

"Qing family, do you think the danger of my Han is these rebellions everywhere, the Yi clan outside the Guan, or in this Luoyang City?"

This sound was like a thunderbolt, waking Xun You up.

Xun You raised his head, stunned, he didn't hear what Liu Wei was saying at all, his brain was in a mess, and he looked at Liu Wei with confused eyes.

Liu Wei waited for a while, couldn't hear an answer, turned his head, and saw Xun You's expression.

Liu Wei smiled and said, "Qing family, do you think the danger of my Han is these rebellions everywhere, the Yi clan outside the Guan, or in this Luoyang City?" ”

Xun Yu said twice, his mind returned, and he forcibly suppressed his palpitations, and said: "The minister thinks it is in Luoyang City." ”

"Hmm,"

Liu Wei turned his head again, stared at the map, and said, "I think so too. Whether it is rebellious or rebellious, as long as our monarchs and ministers are united and work together, the Yi people and the traitors will no longer talk about it. The most terrible thing is the centrifugation of monarchs and ministers, and the infighting among courtiers. Today, the Son of Heaven kills good ministers, and tomorrow traitors return good generals, this killing comes and goes, all of them are consuming the vitality of my Han Dynasty, rebellious, the Yi people will only laugh secretly, and even the discord plan is saved, what a good thing...... In other words, I can wake up smiling when I dream. ”

Xun You shrugged his throat quietly, his thoughts turning with difficulty, but he was too stiff to understand the meaning of Liu's words.

Liu Wei took another sip of tea and said, "This courtier's centrifugation is a big taboo. There is another one, which is the family of the Son of Heaven. The princes are vying for the position of the East Palace, this kind of internal strife is the most terrifying, divided into categories, forming gangs, attacking each other and withdrawing, I don't dare to imagine the degree of fierceness. ”

(End of chapter)