The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 169
According to the original plan, Lin Chao planned to give He Jin one night so that he could get ready.

Because what Lin Chao wants is not just the position of state shepherd.

The so-called reward is divided into two parts.

Part of it is practical benefits, and the other part is official position and title.

Needless to say, Qian Cai and Liu Bei's position as state shepherd are necessary.

In addition, Liu Bei's important officials must also have official positions.

You must know that even Lin Chao and Guan Yu, who are civil and military, are just Liu Bei's private recruits, and they have no actual official positions.

Of course, he won't go too far, just report the credit truthfully, and the official position that the court should give is that official position.

The so-called good name can only be smooth, and you can't command tens of thousands of horses under your command, but you are just white.

Lin Chao waited all night, but instead of He Jin announcing the news that he was going to court, he waited for Lu Zhi instead.

"Zichu, this time it's you, Meng Lang."

Lu Zhi didn't look too happy, and he blamed him with his mouth open.

Lin Chao smiled wryly, and naturally knew what Lu Zhi was referring to.

In the eyes of Lu Zhi, a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, even if there is a big reason, you can't lead an army to surround the capital!

"Mr. Lu, it's not Meng Lang, but there is no other way."

After all, the person in front of him is Teacher Liu Bei and his uncle, so Lin Chao can only show respect to him.

That butcher He Jin knew how to pick people, so he actually sent Old Man Lu over.Lin Chao said depressedly in his heart.

The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty and the Lin Dynasty can not give face to anyone, but only Lu Zhi, he can't be tough.

Fortunately, Lu Zhi didn't bother about this, but asked with a serious face: "Zichu, let me ask you, is it Xuande's idea to surround Luoyang, or your idea?"

This sentence is Lu Zhi asking the heart!

When he heard the news that the army surrounded Luoyang, his first reaction was that Liu Bei did it, but he immediately denied this idea.

He fought side by side with Liu Bei for the past two months, so he naturally knew that although his apprentice had a strong temperament, he was straightforward and honest, and he was also extremely loyal to the Han Dynasty, so he probably would not do such a thing.

Then Lin Chao could only suggest Liu Bei to do this, but Lin Chao had been in Luoyang for half a year, and he thought he knew quite well about it.

Zichu was as gentle as jade, respectful and polite, and he didn't seem like a person who could do such a thing.

This time, Lu Zhi was completely confused, so he asked this question.

But Lin Chao knew that Lu Zhi's question was not only about whose idea, but also the reason behind it.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Chao cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Lu, this matter is someone's idea, and Mr. Xuande quite agrees."

"Why!"

Lu Zhi asked with a frown.

Lin Chao told Lu Zhi again what he had persuaded Liu Bei yesterday.

"Grand Lu, when the emperor can't support the great Han Dynasty, shouldn't others be allowed to turn the tide and help the Han Dynasty?"

Hearing this, Lu Zhi looked up to the sky and sighed, shook his head again, and gave a wry smile.

"Zichu, you and Xuande both have great ambitions, but you can encircle Luoyang with soldiers. After all, it is not a gift for a minister, and it will inevitably be criticized by the world." Lu Zhi said, "If the emperor grows up to rule in person in the future, what will he think of your actions today? ?”

Lin Chao looked at Lu Zhi, and said seriously: "Based on the current situation in the world, does Mr. Lu really think that there will be a day when the Son of Heaven will be in charge?"

Facing Lin Chao's gaze, Lu Zhi fell silent.

He couldn't see clearly the general trend of the world, but he really didn't want the big man whom he had devoted his whole life to be reduced to that point.

In other words, he could see clearly, but he didn't want to believe it.

Therefore, facing Lin Chao's gaze, Lu Zhi didn't dare to look directly at him for a moment.

"Zichu, I can't say anything about the future, and I don't want to say it."

In the end, Lu Zhi shook his head, and put aside the topic: "A certain person is entrusted by the general to ask Zichu, Xuande, what kind of official position he wants."

"Mr. Xuande has done a lot of hard work, so he deserves to lead Xuzhou Mu. What does Mr. Lu think?"

Lin Chao didn't show any politeness, and directly said his answer.

Lu Zhi nodded, which did not surprise him.

"Okay, so I will go back and report to the general. When you are announced to the court, you will be rewarded in public."

After finishing speaking, Lu Zhi turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Lin Chao.

Lin Chao bowed and cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Lu, the situation in the capital is critical. Why not go out of the city to Xuzhou with someone, Mr. Lu. Why are you in the whirlpool?"

Although he knew that this was unlikely, Lin Chao still made his proposal.

Sure enough, after hearing the words, Lu Zhi sighed again, shook his head and said:
"Oh, I'm old and I don't want to go anywhere. There are some things that I don't dare to think about, and I don't want to think about them." Lu Zhi said with a lonely face, "Now that the chaos is settled, no one can do anything about it. Days later, I resigned from office and returned to my hometown, not asking about worldly affairs."

Speaking of this, Lu Zhi looked at Lin Chao seriously: "Zi Chu, tell Xuan De for me, and hope that he... can take care of himself."

This time, Lu Zhi turned around and left without waiting for Lin Chao to ask to stay.

At this moment, his tall and strong back actually looked a little thin...

Half his life as a soldier, he was full of loyalty, but in the end, like a candle in the wind, he was gradually buried in the tide of history...

Lu Zhi has been a Han official all his life, and he is now over fifty years old, and his days are numbered. Even if he dies, he must die as a loyal official of the Han Dynasty, and he must not let his reputation be damaged.

Lin Chao looked at Lu Zhi's back, sighed, and finally bowed his hands and saluted to the end.

"Farewell to Mr. Lu!"

……

The Chongde Hall is the hall where hundreds of officials discuss their affairs and the center of the empire. This is the first time Lin Chao has the opportunity to see it.

The long steps in front of the hall, the guards on both sides, and the tall and towering pavilions all show the majesty of the empire.

It's just that this majesty has been maintained for hundreds of years, and now there are very few left.

Chongde Hall could not lead troops into, but Lin Chao was worried about his own safety, so he reached an agreement with He Jin.

He only brought four or five people to meet the emperor, and He Jin also transferred the guards outside the hall, and only kept a few people in front of the hall, so as to maintain the majesty of the royal family.

In front of the hall, the imperial guards stopped Lin Chao and his party and asked the accompanying Zhao Yun and others to unload their weapons.

Lin Chao glanced at He Jin, but He Jin sneered and remained silent.

In principle, no one could meet the emperor with weapons.

Lin Chao thought for a while, then ordered Zhao Yun and others to put down their weapons.

"Supervisor, no!"

Dian Wei persuaded.

"As ministers, how can we bring weapons to the emperor? This is disrespectful, so let's put it down quickly." Lin Chao shook his head and said, "However, Junming, you can get close to the general."

Dian Wei immediately understood, put down his halberd, and quickly stood beside He Jin.

Whenever there is even the slightest danger, Dian Wei will definitely hold He Jin hostage immediately in order to protect himself.

"Lin Zichu, what do you mean?"

He Jin said dissatisfied.

"Naturally, I'm afraid that there will be an ambush in the palace." Lin Chao admitted frankly, "If it is really unfortunate that someone's words are true, someone can guarantee that the general will definitely die before someone."

"Hmph, someone is a great general, how could he act like this!"

He Jin snorted coldly.

"That's not sure, it's better to be safe. Please, General."

After everyone entered the hall, Lin Chao led a few people to pay homage to the emperor.

For the emperor, Lin Chao still maintained considerable respect, and he was meticulous in his salutes.

There is no nonsense, after Lin Chao and his party finished saluting, Empress Dowager He ordered someone to read out the reward edict that had been prepared.

After all, the sooner the matter is done, Lin Chao can also leave earlier, and everything should be kept simple.

From last year to the first half of this year, Liu Bei's army fought a total of three wars, with a lot of credit.

Therefore, Empress He had to move out Liu Hong's savings and the money piled up in the inner treasury to reward Liu Beijun.

The money that Liu Hong earned by selling his officials so hard has made Liu Bei cheaper. If Liu Hong is still alive, I don't know how he will feel.

The money can only be delivered to He Jin after the next court, and Lin Chao doesn't care much about it.

What really caught his attention was the second half of the edict, the rewards for official titles.

Following the voice of the eunuch Xuanzhao, the official positions of the Liu Bei Group were announced one by one:

Liu Bei was granted the title of Marquis of Lucheng, the official worshiped General Zuo, and led Xuzhou Mu.

Lin Chao was granted the title of Marquis of Anxiting, and the official worshiped as the prefect of Langya.

Guan Yu was granted the title of Marquis of Shouting, and the official worshiped as the prefect of Donghai.

In addition to the above three people, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun also won the title of Marquis of Guannei, without any actual official position.

He Jin also knew very well that after Liu Bei became the Xuzhou shepherd, who he wanted to appoint in Xuzhou was just a one-sentence matter, and he only needed to express to the court, so he didn't bother to canonize the rest.

However, Liu Bei, the Marquis of Lucheng, is the county marquis, the most senior marquis of the Han Dynasty, which shows that the court has also invested a lot of capital.

Moreover, the three characters of Lu Chenghou are also particular about themselves.

A young expert in childbirth, the fifth son of Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan, Liu Zhen, the Marquis of Lucheng at that time, was the direct ancestor of Liu Bei.

Now that Liu Bei has been granted the title of Marquis of Lucheng again, it can be regarded as a revival of the lintel.

As for the Marquis of Anxiting in the Lin Dynasty, although he didn't sound very nice, he was more or less considered a Marquis.

After receiving the decree to thank him, Lin Chao withdrew from the Chongde Hall and began to deliver the reward money with He Jin.

Until noon, Lin Chao led his soldiers and horses and walked out of the capital swaggeringly with dozens of carts of money.

This trip to Beijing has come to a successful conclusion.

(End of this chapter)