Chapter seventy-four: yin and yang
It seems that Huangfu Song was determined to take charge of the war, but there was one person in the court who was not very happy, that was the Tenth Equestrian Zhao Zhong.
I remember that Huangfu Song had confiscated his mansion in Yecheng, Jizhou. The house was small and the face was big! Zhao Zhong had always been resentful, and Huangfu Song was slapped himself in the face. Since that incident, there have been fewer officials who respect him. If Huangfu Song was allowed to go to the battle smoothly this time, he would lose all his old face and would not even think about straightening up again in the future.
Zhao Zhong's eyes turned, and he bowed to Emperor Ling with a flattering smile and said, "Emperor, I also think that Old General Huangfu can take this position!"
"Oh?" Emperor Ling turned his head and looked at Zhao Zhong beside him and asked, "My mother, let's talk!"
When Emperor Ling called Zhao Zhong "My Mother", his highness frowned and looked at Zhao Zhong. Zhao Zhong smiled even more happily: "Your Majesty, when General Huangfu was appointed as the governor of Jizhou, the people once said: The world is in chaos and the city is in ruins. The mother does not protect her son and her wife loses her husband. Huangfu will live in peace again! General Huangfu has great achievements. If he can go to Huangzhong again, he will be able to ensure the stability and peace of the northwest, and the people will accept it!"
Zhao Zhong’s plan must be called poison. He did not say that Huangfu Song was a bad person, but praised Huangfu Song infinitely. Every emperor hoped that his ministers were all civil and military talents, and he would have whatever he wanted, but he would never have the hearts of the people!
The people's heart belongs to the world. The most taboo thing that emperors in ancient and modern times are the ministers who belong to the people's heart belongs to.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Emperor Ling frowned and thought. His highness and the ministers sank, and they couldn't help but curse Zhao Zhong secretly.
After a while, Emperor Ling spoke: "Although General Cheqi and Cavalry is the humeral of the imperial court, he is old. I really can't bear to let the old general enter the bitter and cold land in the northwest again. All the nobles can recommend others."
After saying this, Zhao Zhong bowed and said, "There is one person who is both civil and military, and can take on this responsibility!"
"Who?" Emperor Ling raised his eyebrows and asked.
Zhao Zhong glanced at everyone and replied: "The General's Officer: Guan Yan!"
In Zhao Zhong's opinion, although he had caused Huangfu Song to be a grudge, since he had accepted He Jin's gift, he would of course have to help He Jin say something and praise He Jin's people, which would be considered as giving He Jin face.
After hearing this, He Jin thought quickly: Guan Yan, as a military officer in the General's Mansion, is already a member of me, He Jin. Now the emperor has been wary of Huangfu Song. Why not take this opportunity to support Guan Yan as the throne? I can also have a strong support outside.
Thinking of this, He Jin bowed and said, "I have no objection!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Wei stepped forward and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, you must not. If you send a soldier to be the commander, you may be ridiculed by the barbarians!"
Yuan Wei and other party members were in order to intensify the conflicts between He Jin's faction and the surrounding factions, but they did not want He Jin to grow stronger. If Huangfu Song's apprentice Guan Yan was appointed as the commander, not only would He Jin's strength grow stronger, but He Jin and Huangfu Song's Guan Yan would also reconcile as before. This is something Yuan Wei would never want to see.
The question raised by Yuan Wei was a question of face. All emperors regarded face as a big problem. When Emperor Ling of Han heard this, his brows were tangled again.
Zhang Rang, who had not spoken, laughed, took a step forward, and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have always heard that there is a grand event among the scholars every month, called 'Yuedan Ping'!"
Emperor Ling nodded: "I have heard that Xu Shao's comments are still very accurate."
"It is said that last time, Xu Zi commented on Guan Yan as a person who was 'restoring Han'. After commenting, he vomited three liters of blood and is still in a coma."
Emperor Ling said strangely: "Xu Zi General actually praised Guan Yan as a person who "restored Han"?" Emperor Ling of Han thought for a while and said: "Although General Xu Zi General was a man from the court, he was very famous. His words have never been false. He summoned: I ordered Guan Yan to go to the palace!"
After Emperor Ling said that, a small yellow gate hurriedly took the order out of the palace and summoned him.
Looking at the background of the hurried departure of the little yellow gate, Zhang Rang retreated to the side of Emperor Ling again, looking at He Jin with deep meaning and smiled, meaning: General, what you gave me is not for nothing.
He Jin understood, responded with a look and entered the station.
Speaking of the General's Mansion, Guan Yan was sitting alone in the room studying "The Great Ping Yaoshu" when he suddenly heard a sharp voice outside: "Guan Yan, the military officer of the General's Mansion, received the order!"
When Guan Yan heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly put away the "Taiping Yaoshu" and ran to the hall.
Little Huangmen stood in the hall with his chest raised. Guan Yan stepped in and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Guan Yan, the military officer of the General's Office."
Xiaohuangmen glanced at Guan Yan who was kneeling in front of him and said, "The emperor ordered Guan Yan to go to the palace. I admire this!"
"Long live my emperor!" Guan Yan stood up and asked carefully at the little yellow gate, "Do you know what the emperor wants to call me?"
The serious application of Xiaohuangmen instantly turned into a full face. After being an eunuch for so many years, Xiaohuangmen still has the eyesight: Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhao, and the general recommended this person. The future of this person is limitless, so don’t offend him.
The little yellow gate replied with a smile: "Sir Guan, I didn't hear clearly just now. It seemed to be about the commander of the Western Expedition."
Western Expedition? What does it have to do with me? Guan Yan was puzzled. After a moment, he bowed to the little yellow gate and said, "Do you dare to ask about your surname?"
"I dare not, I dare not, why should I call Xiao Yezi in the palace?"
"It turns out it's Eunuch Ye, I'm so respectful!" Guan Yan said, taking out two gold ingots from his sleeve and stuffing them into Xiao Yezi's hand.
"Oh, Lord Guan, you are polite!" Xiao Yezi took the gold ingot and slid into his sleeve, smiling even more happily: "Lord Guan, please follow me, the emperor may be anxious!"
"Yes, yes, father-in-law, please!" Guan Yan turned sideways, and the two got into the car with laughter.
Xiao Yezi collected the things and carefully explained to Guan Yan the etiquette of entering the palace to meet the saint along the way. Guan Yan listened carefully and really enjoyed it. If he was punished for his impoliteness in front of the palace, it would be more than worth the loss.
Before they knew it, they had arrived in front of the palace. Except for the emperor's consent, everyone in the palace had to walk on foot, so the two got off the car and walked into the majestic Han Palace.
After about one stick of incense, the two of them arrived at the main hall of Nangong - Deyang Hall.
Xiao Yezi whispered, "Sir Guan later." After that, he walked into Deyang Hall through the side door.
A moment later, a loud and sharp voice came from the hall: "General Xuan's military officer Guan Yan, who was in charge of the military service, received an audience with him!"
After hearing this, Guan Yan bowed and stepped into the Deyang Hall, walked to the middle of the hall, and knelt down to Emperor Ling of Han who was sitting on a dragon throne and said, "I, Guan Yan, the general's military officer, bowed to my emperor, long live my emperor!"
Chapter completed!