Han Dao world

Chapter 843
Zang Hong stayed for one night and set off to cross the river the next day.

Standing on the boat, watching the turbid river flow eastward, Zang Hong thought of Dong Zhao's question again.

In fact, when he was in northern Xinjiang, he and Xun You occasionally discussed this issue.It's just that Xun You has never had a good impression of Yuan Shao, saying that Yuan Shao is lenient and jealous, and he can't tolerate others, so those who are capable and influential among old relatives and friends have unconsciously become the objects of his suspicion.

Zang Hong did not agree with Xun You's conclusion.

Although he turned against Yuan Shao, he didn't feel that Yuan Shao was so unbearable.

If the leader of the party is a hypocrite, what is the party?
While Zang Hong was meditating, the chatter of two officials from Hanoi County who were ordered to send him across the river caught his attention.

An official said that he heard that when Yuan Shao burned the two palaces, Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others jumped into the Yellow River here to avoid being humiliated by Yuan Shao.Now that Yuan Shao is at the end of his life, he would rather be humiliated than jump into the river, which is worse than Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others.

Another said, that's not all, when General He Jin fought with Xie Shu, He Jin was hesitant, but Xie Shu simply killed He Jin.It can be seen from this that these high-ranking officials are just not good, they can only speak big words, and they are not good at doing things.

Zang Hong became angry when he heard it.

It is unacceptable for him to compare Yuan Shao with He Jin.

Who is He Jin?A Nanyang butcher, he became a general because of his attachment to the eunuch, his talent and virtue are beyond praise.Without the help of Yuan Shao and the others, he would be a waste, to be manipulated by the eunuch.

Zang Hong yelled, his voice was so severe that the two officials were so frightened that they were obedient and did not dare to refute.

But the disdain in their eyes hurt Zang Hong deeply.

These people don't refute, just because his official position is higher, not because what he said is reasonable.

Thinking of Yuan Shao's performance, he lacked confidence, so he had no choice but to avoid talking about it.

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After crossing the river, Zang Hong hurriedly marched all the way, and arrived at Pingliang at noon.

Some officials received the news and waited outside the camp to take Zang Hong to the designated camp.Zang Hong asked his subordinates to set up camp, and he took two personal guards and rushed to the imperial camp to meet him.

Liu Xiezheng was discussing the review with Shi Sun Rui and Han Sui. When he saw Zang Hong, he nodded with satisfaction and signaled Zang Hong to take a seat.

Zang Hong thanked him and saluted Sun Rui and Han Sui.Although he didn't do it deliberately, his attitude towards Shi Sun Rui was obviously more respectful. Besides saluting, he also said a few words of admiration.

There was a flash of unhappiness in Han Sui's eyes, and then he regained his composure, without any abnormalities.

With a glance, Zang Hong saw a list on the case, in which his name was vaguely included, and he couldn't help feeling tense, and became a little more cautious.

After taking his seat, Liu Xie asked Zang Hong some things on the road, and then signaled that Zang Hong could withdraw.

Zang Hong left the imperial camp, but did not leave, and waited at a distance.

After a while, Shi Sunrui and Han Sui came out side by side, discussing something while walking.After leaving the camp, seeing Zang Hong waiting at the side, Han Sui nodded with a smile, got on his horse, and left with his personal guards.

Shi Sun Rui didn't say much, and signaled Zang Hong to get on his horse and go back to the camp together.

"Ziyuan is in Yanmen, can he receive a report from the imperial court?" Shi Sun Rui asked seemingly casually.

"Have everything you need."

"Then what do you think of General Fujun's prevention of the autumn floods last year?"

Zang Hong understood. "The general of the Fu army has worked hard to help the local area prevent autumn floods." There was no respect in the words.

"That's all?"

"Also ask Master Sun Gong to give advice."

Shi Sun Rui turned his head to look at Zang Hong and sighed. "If Yuan Shao was besieging Pengcheng, the general of the Fu army sent his troops to the east, do you think he can pacify the Guandong?"

Zang Hong kept silent.

"Ziyuan, you have been in northern Xinjiang for several years, and you have cultivated yourself. You are no longer frivolous yesterday. You are not the teacher of tigers and wolves in the past. You can no longer treat people with prejudice, especially the general of Fujun. To prevent autumn floods, It seems to be a little effort, but it is the foundation of kingship. General Fu Jun can be the first in the world, and he can be a model for all armies, you and I must learn from it."

Zang Hong nodded, but did not speak.

Shi Sunrui frowned slightly, and smacked his lips. "You are waiting for me here because of my discussion with His Majesty, right? Did you see your name?"

Zang Hong smiled.He couldn't take the initiative to bring up this matter, but he believed that Sun Rui should understand his reason for coming.

Shi Sunrui said unhurriedly: "The Son of Heaven plans to rebuild the Eighth School. It originally had your name, but you don't have to think about it now. I think you have to work hard for a few more years."

Zang Hong was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "I also ask Mr. Sun Gong for advice."

"Your eyesight is very good, but your eyesight is not good." Shi Sun Rui raised his horsewhip and said with a sneer, "Although the world of Yanmen is vast, it has not allowed you to open your eyes and break your barriers."

Zang Hong's face turned pale immediately, and then flushed again.

Shi Sunrui's words were very serious, as if he had poured a basin of cold water on him, extinguishing most of his ambitions.

He opened his mouth to speak several times, but finally swallowed it back.

"Thank you, Mr. Sun, for your lesson."

Sun Rui's color is slightly slower. "The eight schools are the elite of the imperial army, the pillars of the country, and only gentlemen with gentle manners can be them. Ziyuan, a gentleman should be cautious about his independence. He must reflect on himself three times a day, and he must not slack off for a day."

"Here." Zang Hong bowed to accept the instruction.

Shi Sun Rui raised his whip to signal Zang Hong not to follow, and left with his personal guards.

Zang Hong stood by the roadside, watching Shi Sun Rui and his party disappear into the distance, feeling lost.

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Liu Xie was somewhat surprised when scholar Sun Rui proposed to delete Zang Hong from the list of candidates for the eight schools.

After listening to Shi Sun Rui's explanation, Liu Xie thought for a long time.

It is true that Zang Hong has deep prejudices.

But according to Shi Sunrui's standards, I'm afraid they won't be able to get the places for the eight schools.

So he suspected that Sun Rui had other intentions, which was a roundabout way to oppose the rebuilding of the eight schools.

Although he didn't explicitly say that these eight schools were the eight schools of Xiyuan, but he was optimistic and summoned soldiers from all directions, which was obviously deliberate.

Emperor Xiaoling built the Xiyuan Army back then, just to seize military power from General He Jin.General He Jin is a foreign relative, but behind him is a scholar-bureaucrat headed by Yuan Shao.As a member of the scholar-officials, it is reasonable for Shi Sunrui to have resistance to this.

What's more, the dream of Shi Sun Rui and others is that the power belongs to the Sangong. He himself is the hope of the Taiwei to take over the military power.

During the discussion, Shi Sun Rui was far less active than Han Sui.

Now that he proposes such a standard, it is tantamount to a problem.

In terms of appearance, Zang Hong looks dignified, with the appearance of a minister.In terms of virtue, Zang Hongyi Bo Yuntian is famous all over the world.In terms of ability, Zang Hong also made great achievements in battle, and he was powerful in northern Xinjiang.

If Zang Hong couldn't be listed in the eight schools because of his prejudice against Xiliang people, how many other people can meet the requirements?

Apart from Xiliang people themselves, how many people have no prejudice against Xiliang people?
Even the Xiliang people disagreed internally and could not get used to each other.

He had been scratching his head for a long time for the list of the eight captains, and finally picked out a few good ones. Now that Shi Sun Rui made such a move, he was afraid that he would become a mess again.

"Scholars and Sungongs are well-intentioned, which is naturally good. It's just that this standard is higher than the selection of the three princes, and I'm afraid it's a bit too strict." Liu Xie smiled softly: "Speaking of prejudice against Xiliang people, I'm afraid not only Zang Hong alone."

(End of this chapter)