Han Xin and Huan Tan are both famous scholars of the world. They are not only very knowledgeable, but also have no hindrance in eloquence. The people they receive must also be knowledgeable and eloquent, otherwise they will not be able to answer their words, which will make people laugh, not only will they lose their face, but they will also lose their national constitution.

In fact, most of the ministers in Luoyang are familiar with Han Xin and Huan Tan, either in the Xin Dynasty of Wangmang or in the Gengshi Dynasty. They all had experiences of working together. Han Xin was straightforward in his behavior, was straightforward in his words, and liked to go straightforward in his words. If he didn't pay attention, he would offend others. This was because of this point that Liu Xiu didn't like; Huan Tan was unrestrained, had a bit of rebellious thinking, and did not like to search for chapters and sentences, and often satirized those corrupt Confucian scholars, which was an alternative in the eyes of Duanfang's polite Confucian scholars.

The styles of these two people are like sharp spears, with guns directly stabbing, majestic and domineering; the other is like flying knives that appear from time to time, and it makes people unable to guard against it. The combination of the two people is extremely lethal. No wonder the Tongma Emperor sent them to come, and I guess he had to give the cattle-herding emperor a first.

Liu Xiu seemed to say to Liu Yu: "I can't stand these two guys talking. Brother, come and taste it too!"

The receptionist was not popular because he did not do it well, and he had no choice but to do it well, let alone face these two goods. The ministers of Luoyang from Jianshi Dynasty were afraid of this matter, and they all kept silent, and even dared not go in front of the emperor, for fear that they would be arrested by accident.

But there is always someone to do things. The Ministry of Rites, who is responsible for selecting the receptionist, is based on the principle of reciprocity and considering the level of knowledge, finally screened out two people. Both are Taizhong doctors: Zheng Xing and Gu Gong, who are also famous scholars in the world. They can compete with envoys in their knowledge, and their eloquence is naturally good.

As soon as the list was reported to the emperor, the others were relieved secretly, and then they looked at the two unlucky guys happily, seeing how they competed, and could avoid this brick that had a 50% chance of hitting the head.

Gu Gong took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, what I have learned is the classical classics, while Han Xin and Huan Tan learned the classics. What I have learned is very different from the two of them. When I was working together, I and Han Xin had many arguments about the classics. Their power was like water and fire, and they were incompatible. If I talk about the classics this time, I may still argue."

He and Han Xin were not just arguing. Due to the dispute over ancient and modern classics, the relationship between the two was quite tense. It was necessary to argue when they met. Gu Gong was asked to host Han Xin, should they be entertained or quarreled with someone?

The emperor nodded, saying this seemed to make some sense. Although he felt a little disgusted and wanted to see Confucian scholars quarreling, it seemed a bit inappropriate to put it in this matter.

He turned to Zheng Xing, and before he could speak, Zheng Xing took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, I am learning ancient classics, which are similar to what the two of them have learned. Han Xin was a gentleman in Duanfang. Although he liked to speak frankly, his words were consistent with the meaning. Although Huan Tan was a man of the Five Classics, he was all exemplified by the great meaning and did not write chapters. He often ridiculed me to search for chapters and excerpts and studied the meaning deeply. Huan Tan was proficient in music and liked folk songs and dances, and did not like to be elegant music. I once denounced that he was not in line with the etiquette, but Huan Tan was still the same. Although I was close to what I learned, I was far away from what I like. If I met, I would inevitably fight. I might miss the major affairs of the country. Please check it carefully."

This means that Huan Tan only learns righteousness in his studies, and does not like to pick words, and it is okay not to be stingy by himself. He always jokes about Zheng Xing's learning too much. He likes folk music, singing and dancing, and is not good at the elegant music recognized by Confucian scholars. Although the two of them learned ancient scriptures, their preferences are too different, and they still quarrel when they meet.

The emperor thought to himself that Huan Tan was an irreconcilable artist, which was interesting. His style must be incompatible with Zheng Xing, who was upright and polite. No wonder there was a conflict.

Now, there are two people who have been selected, one said they would quarrel with Han Xin and the other said they would quarrel with Huan Tan. No one likes to take on this job, so who will do the reception work?

The emperor glanced at Du Ling, the Minister of Rites, who was accompanying him. Du Ling hurriedly stood up and said, "The rest of you, there are also suitable people in terms of knowledge and eloquence. However, in terms of rank, the two Dukes of Zheng Gu are the most suitable. Please ask Your Majesty to judge."

Du Ling didn't want to make trouble anymore. He finally picked out these two, and neither of them picked up the ball, and he had to kick the ball back to him. The emperor didn't know, did Du Ling know yet? What they said was inconsistent, and they couldn't say that there was nothing, but they could not help but exaggerate. They were guests, and you were the master, and you had to wait for a few days to receive it, so can't help but not quarrel?

Therefore, Du Ling simply said that they are the most suitable one. If there is no one else, Emperor, you should just make the decision and choose one of them. Don’t torture the Ministry of Rites anymore.

The eyes of all the ministers fell on Emperor Liu Yu, but Zheng Xing and Gu Gong did not dare to look up, for fear that a look would strike a look, sparking and inflaming their bodies.

The emperor asked, "What kind of rank is Han Xin?"

Du Ling replied: "Your Majesty, Han Xin is the Minister of the Thousand Stones and is named Marquis."

Zheng Xing's heart trembled. He matched his rank and title, and it seemed that he could not escape.

The emperor said: "There are high-ranking officials in the pseudo-official court in Handan, three dukes of ten thousand stones, and there are many officials of two thousand stones. Why did you miss a thousand stone envoy? Did you deliberately look down on me, the great man?"

Du Ling said: "Your Majesty, Han Xin was defeated for following Deng Yu's army to advance westward. However, although the position of Shangshu was not high, he was an official from the inner court and could serve as a political officer for Emperor Jianwu."

That is to say, although Liu Xiu was annoyed Han Xin's words too straightforward, he still recognized his abilities. He was an important adviser. Although Han Xin was not high, his status was very important.

The emperor looked around and said, "Then I will choose a Qianshi official and receive it with equal attention."

His eyes swept down, and all Qianshi officials lowered their heads.

The emperor glanced around and suddenly turned back, saying to Banden, who was standing next to him: "Go!"

Banden was startled, "Your Majesty, I... I can't read?"

"Didn't you recognize hundreds of words? You've learned a lot."

Du Ling said, "Your Majesty, although the knowledge of the class is good, his rank is not enough. Han Xin is a thousand stones, and the class is a six hundred stones."

The emperor seemed to have suddenly realized and said, "From now on, Bandeng is the Thousand Stones General! This time we match... Oh, by the way, Han Xin is a marquis, Bandeng has no title, but he is still not worthy. Bandeng, from today on, you are the marquis of Guannei. Although you are almost the same as Liehou, the court of Handan is a pseudo-dynasty, so our officials are naturally one level higher than that of our monarchs."

The ministers below were all shocked. The promotion speed suddenly went from 600 to 100 stones, and they became the Marquis of Guannei out of thin air. This should have made great contributions, but what he did was just to treat him as the envoy.

Several people already sighed secretly. If they had known this, they would have to rob this mission even if they fought their best. Then wouldn’t we become the Marquis of Guannei?

Banden was not happy at this time, but was frightened. He stood there and couldn't even speak. He, a little cowherd, had been dragging his nose since he was a child, and ran around behind Liu Penzi, who was also a cowherd. Now he has become a high-ranking official of Qianshi, a Marquis of Guannei? He is only seventeen years old, and his snot was just clean, and he only barely recognized a few hundred words.

Many people shook their heads secretly below. They were either knowledgeable, had excellent talents, or had a lot of military achievements on the battlefield, but it was extremely difficult to be named a marquis. But this boy who followed the emperor every day could easily be named a marquis by relying on the emperor's favor. It seems that the emperor's words are just talented. Except for the royal family, those who have no land or military achievements are not named a marquis, which is all about the situation. After all, it depends on whether the emperor likes him.

Some people even thought of the wrong place. This little doctor looks pretty good. Could it be that he is the emperor's male favorite, so he has to be deliberately promoted? This is really a marquis who is a day to be granted a title!

The emperors of the Han Dynasty were just like this, and the genes of their Liu family were "base".

Deng Tong, Zhang Fang, Dong Xian and others all held high positions because of the emperor's favor. The most exaggerated thing is Dong Xian. Because of his beautiful face, he was favored by Emperor Ai of Han. He went out and slept with the same car when he entered. Even because the emperor couldn't bear to wake up Dong Xian who was taking a nap with his sleeve next to him, he waved his sword and broke his sleeve, leaving behind the famous allusion "Broken Sleeve" that has been passed down from later generations.

Emperor Ai's reward to Dong Xian reached 10,000 million yuan per month, which shocked his wealth and the government and the people. He continued to promote him, allowing him to serve as the powerful Grand Sima in a very short time. Emperor Ai even mentioned that he would abdicate Dong Xian and his favor was beyond his reach.

Now, will this group of people become Dong Xian? Is it another male favorite who is at a high position for beauty? But judging from his appearance, he has not seen much outstanding appearance, so he can only barely say that he is correct.

Zhang Fen, the man holding the halberd, stood at the gate of the hall, feeling very uncomfortable. In terms of appearance, Zhang Fen is much better than Bandeng. He is the grandson of Zhang Fang, the Marquis of Fuping, and Zhang Fang is the male favorite of Emperor Cheng of Han Liu Ao, so he is naturally handsome. Zhang Fen inherited the beauty of his family and is an absolute and beautiful young man.

But look at the other person, Banden, and he became a marquis of Guannei in one day. Look at himself, is it useful to look so beautiful? He was still working here like a broken halberd and wooden stake? Zhang Fen looked at the emperor resentfully, but the emperor did not receive it, so he naturally ignored him. Zhang Fen had to make a silent plan and find an opportunity to fly a few more glances at the emperor in the future to see if it could spark.

At this time, Henan Prefect Guo Ji reported: "Your Majesty, according to the customization, one is not a royal family, two is not a member of the royal family, three is not a land, three is not a military merit, and those who have no merits are granted titles to marquis may not be in line with the national legal system and will hurt the hearts of all the soldiers. Please think of it."

As soon as he said this, the people in the hall were about to applaud him. The great man still had loyal ministers!

Seeing that someone was opposed, Banden was afraid that the emperor would be embarrassed, so he quickly refused: "Your Majesty, you don't have to do this for me, I don't have to be a marquis..."

The emperor glanced at him, "I have said it, can I still take it back?"

It’s true that my little brother has to protect him no matter what he says! Isn’t it just a marquis? What a big deal!

"Banden has made merits!" The emperor said to Guo Ji and his ministers: "I personally conquered Chen Cang and pacified Liu Jia and Yan Cen. Liu Jia killed him. Yan Cen pretended to surrender and secretly brought a knife. When he bowed to me, he suddenly suddenly rose up and wanted to assassinate me. Fortunately, Banden was alert and threw him out regardless of his own safety, using his hand-fighting skills to save my life. At that time, Banden refused to be granted his title on the grounds of being young. I always felt that he owed him a lot. Now that he has grown up, I want to repay this merit to him to show that I will reward him for any merit. Isn't my life worth a marquis of Guannei?"

The greatest contribution is to save the emperor. It is a great contribution to saving the emperor's life. Although Liu Yu exaggerated it, they were actually prepared for it and arranged it in advance.

After saying this credit, everyone had nothing to say. Guo Ji bowed silently and retreated. Banden successfully became the general of the Thousand Stones and was named Marquis of Guannei.

After the court dispersed, the emperor walked towards the inner courtyard. Little Banden followed him step by step, asking silently: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, those two envoys are so knowledgeable. What should I do if they talk to me about my knowledge?"

He seemed to be completely unhappy with the title of a marquis, but he just felt worried and worried, afraid that he would not be able to do this job well.

"No need to say anything, just agree. By the way, take ten people to call you, all illiterate, and don't take a single person who recognizes words!" The emperor walked quickly and said quickly. This time he did not compare any knowledge, but he had to use clumsy to break his skills.

"I can sing and play music, but I don't know these things. I just agree? Then I have nothing to say to them?"

The emperor suddenly stopped and turned around and said, "Who said you can't do music? Didn't your cattle-herding tune sing well? You can also learn to sing the cow, sing to him, sing to him!"

"That's a folk tune. How can you sing it with other scholars and officials? It's too vulgar, right?"

The emperor patted his shoulder and said, "The more folk the more the world is. Just sing to them, that's right! Banden, you are the official of Qianshishi and the Marquis of Guannei, no worse than anyone else. Those great scholars and famous scholars are actually just a big fuck. If you can't walk in front of you for a round, you will throw them away as soon as you reach out."

"Then I can't fall... I'd better if they sent a messenger who could fight with his hands."

"Banden, show your confidence when she grazing cattle. You are nominally going to receive messengers, but actually leading them to eat grass and drink water, just like herding cattle, treating them all as cows... Just treat herding cattle!"

"Grand cattle? That's so fun, can you ride it! Can this messenger ride it?"

The emperor glanced at him strangely, "...If you want to ride, just ride... Maybe they will."

Banden was unsure and entangled, which made the emperor impatient, and scolded: "Just just say one word, just talk about everything, talk about everything, and let them say anything, and then say what they say... except nonsense about learning... pay attention to those casual gossip and tell me those words without any hesitation."

"What if I forget a few words?"

"Punish!" The emperor glanced at him, "You're satisfied now. Get out of here. Don't bother me, otherwise you will be killed now!"

The emperor quickly walked forward and headed straight to the bedroom, where his concubine Gu Xiu was waiting for the emperor's favor at any time.

When he walked to the door and was about to enter, he suddenly saw a serpent man beside him tilting his lips and smiling evilly. The emperor shivered, feeling a little chilling on his body, and asked, "Who are you?"

"My minister Zhang Fen, the doctor who holds a halberd for His Majesty."

"I don't know you!" the emperor muttered, lifted the curtain and went in.
Chapter completed!