Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 63
The little fat man knelt in Houde Hall, holding the heavenly book in his hand, and examined it carefully. Since the situation in the palace settled down, he took the heavenly book from Mrs. Dong, and pondered it day and night, but the more he read it, the more it had a different flavor. He often Think of Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan and others as his opponents, and at the same time learn how to control his subordinates as a king. Among them, he deeply believes in Cao Cao's methods.

After he appeases the court, there is no important matter for him to deal with personally. Many new officials are in full swing for the annual meeting. Naturally, this year is not as busy as the previous year, but because this year Dou Wu and others The death of the emperor made people have to record and write more affairs. These things were recorded by these party members as postscripts.

The little fat man didn't join in, and he didn't care what his image would be in their records. A big man fights for a while, not for a lifetime, as long as he doesn't fight with himself for power, he can let them do it.

As things gradually stabilized, the little fat man became more and more envious of those famous officials and generals in the book of heaven. However, those famous officials and generals were still young, and even Zhang Yun had not yet established a crown. how?And now that the world is peaceful, he can't recruit some warriors and give them official positions because of their bravery. He has some headaches about this matter.

In addition, with the downfall of Dou Wu, the harem Dong could not sit still. He wanted to take the position of Empress Dowager Dou. In her opinion, she was Liu Hong's biological mother after all, and Dou Wu made such a big mistake. , she saw with her own eyes how Dou Wu attacked Weiyang Palace, and how could Empress Dowager Dou continue to be the queen mother?Only the little fat man understands that Empress Dowager Dou is the only sharp weapon in the imperial court that can be used to limit the party members' right to speak.

If Dong Shi is replaced rashly, I'm afraid Dong Shi won't be able to suppress those party members.

At that time, wouldn't this temple become a hall of speech for the party members?
He comforted Mrs. Dong for a long time, and said a lot, but he couldn't say it too clearly. Grandma was always impulsive. If she couldn't bear it for a while and leaked it to others, what is the majesty of the emperor?

Before thinking of a solution to these matters, Duan Jiong led the northern army back, Zhang Huan took the northern army back, and he entered the palace alone again, serving as Yilang again, but the little fat man was alone in Houde. He was summoned in the temple.

Duan Jiong originally returned happily, but when he suddenly heard that Dou Wu and others had died, and that Hou Lan and others had also died, and what the emperor had said, he would never stand as a permanent servant, Duan Jiong, who claimed to be an eunuch, was a little frightened and trembled. There was no more support from the Central Committee, and the party members refused to accept him. Therefore, when he came to see the little fat man, he looked very haggard, and he couldn't see his appearance on the battlefield at all.

"Mr. Duan is sick? I haven't seen you for a few days, why did you look like this?"

The little fat man asked with a smile.

Duan Jiong looked up at the young emperor, but felt a little angry in his heart. In his opinion, this emperor was simply a fool who had been dazzled by the party members. Don't you know that the eunuch is the emperor's private slave, but the party members want to Fighting for power with you, every generation of emperors cultivates domestic slaves to fight against the party members, and you will cut off your arms as soon as you come to power?There was resentment in his heart, but he didn't dare to speak it out.

He bowed down and said: "However, I am old and weak, and I am afraid that I will not be able to hold a high position. I hope that Your Majesty will show mercy, and the envoy will return to his hometown and take care of his sick body." The little fat man suddenly sneered and approached suddenly Duan Jiong said in a low voice: "Duan Jun is suffering from a heart disease? Could it be that Dou Wu's head can't cure Jun's disease?" Seeing the little fat man say this, Duan Jiong was really shocked!
He looked at the fierce and tiger-like emperor in front of him, and for a moment, he suddenly bowed down and said: "I am guilty!" The little fat man suddenly laughed again, helped him up, and said: "What is the crime of the general?" Yeah? Defeating the enemy for the country is not a crime but meritorious service!" The little fat man said with a smile: "I want to add a title to the king and give it to Xinfeng County Marquis, how about it?"

Duan Jiong's eyes widened. Xinfeng County is the former residence of Emperor Taizu Gao. The importance of this place is unspeakable, and the Marquis of Xinfeng County is undoubtedly able to stabilize any county marquis, let alone a county marquis. You know, within a few days A few days ago, when he walked into the temple excitedly with his own military achievements, he was definitely not greeted with a smile. Among the three princes, only Taiwei Liu Ju and Situ Qiaoxuan responded to him with kindness.

The rest of the officials were all watching his jokes, probably wanting to know what else he could do after losing the eunuch's backing.

Duan Yu suddenly wept, wiped his tears, and said to the little fat man: "The country loves me so much, I don't know how to repay it, and I am willing to die for the country!" The little fat man smiled, and stretched out his hand to caress Duan Jiong's back to show his love, Then he said: "Your merit is high, and you should have this reward."

The two talked for a long time, mostly talking about the war. At this time, Duan Ying was the one who really surprised the little fat man. Duan Ying led the northern army with more than [-] men, and only brought [-] days of rations. Gaoping fought against the Xianling Qiangs at Mount Fengyi.

At that time, the Qiang army was very powerful. Duan Ying ordered the soldiers to hold long arrowheads, draw powerful crossbows, and lined up light horses on both wings. , Fighting for fame, he took the lead and rushed into the enemy's formation, and the soldiers then charged, defeated the Qiang, beheaded more than 28 ranks, and won [-] cattle, horses and sheep.

In January, when the soldiers were settled, Duan Ying chased the Xianling Qiang again with light cavalry, traveling day and night, and defeated the Qiang army in Sheyanshui, Luochuan, Lingxianshui, etc., and then fought against the Qiang army in Lingwu Valley, and finally defeated the Xianling Qiang , Duan Ying took advantage of the victory and marched into Jingyang, so the Xianling Qiang was basically pacified, and its remnants of more than [-] fell scattered into the valleys of Hanyang County.

Two months later, Duan Ying continued to march and launched an attack on the Eastern Qiang scattered in Hanyang. He won consecutive battles and finally surrounded the Qiang people in the valley. One thousand, Sima Zhang Kai led three thousand soldiers, divided into two routes and went up the mountain at night to attack the Qiang people. There are countless other things.

This combat achievement is much more prominent than Zhang Huan's. This is a big victory!

The little fat man was in awe, stood up abruptly, and said: "I respect the bravery of the general!"

Duan Jiong was a little at a loss, and quickly prostrated himself saying that he didn't dare.

He helped Duan Jiong up again, the little fat man smiled and said: "I want to rebuild the Southern Army, and I would like to make the General the Southern Army's Zhonghou. I don't know what the General wants?" ?However, to rebuild the Southern Army, I can be regarded as a general comparable to Zhang Huan in the world, so why not?Immediately said: "I will stick to my wish, I dare not give up."

"The number of the northern army is [-], and the southern army does not need much. Five thousand is enough."

Duan Jiong nodded, pretending to listen respectfully, and the little fat man continued: "The Southern Army's job is to protect Weiyang, but there are old guards in Weiyang, and I want to use the Southern Army as a school ground. Collect the warriors from all over the world, choose the young ones, ask the generals to train them, and they will be the Sima generals of the Northern Army in the future, just like the Taiyuan Academy for warriors, I wonder what Duan Jun thinks?"

Duan Jiong was a little discouraged when he heard that only about [-] young people were to be recruited and did not participate in the battle, but then he thought that he wanted to train these young men, thinking that the future generals and the future Northern Army would all be me children?Wouldn't the appeal be stronger than that of Zhang Huan?Thinking about it, he might also be full of peaches and plums, and become a character like the Chinese sect among warriors, and he was overjoyed.

Hastily agreed to the little fat man's request, he was so excited that he wept bitterly, bowed down on the ground, it was the little fat man who comforted him for a long time before he stopped crying, the little fat man let him do his own thing, and immediately summoned The Shangshu ordered Liu Chong to issue a special edict to worship Duan Jiong as the Marquis of the Southern Army, confer the title of Marquis of Xinfeng County, and give him a quota of [-] soldiers, and his military supplies will be funded by the emperor. .

As for Duan Jiong, weeping and walking out of the palace, he looked at the Hall of Houde vaguely and reluctantly, even though he had already walked out, he still bowed carefully again and again, until he walked out of the palace, his expression suddenly became indifferent , frowning, there is no trace of crying and gratitude, he shook his head, but he was muttering in his heart: This emperor is really a great talent, it seems that it is right for him to be wise and protect himself.

When Zhou Jing, Qiao Xuan, Liu Ju, Yang Ci and other court officials knew about this matter, they did not object.

Although they felt that Duan Jiong's title was a bit too high, they couldn't ignore Duan Jiong's actual meritorious service. As for the Southern Army, they didn't care at all.

After all, the Southern Army is now in name only. Even if Duan Jiong reorganizes, the Southern Army's duty is only to protect the emperor, so what role can it play?

In the eyes of Yang Ci and others, it was just that the emperor was frightened by Dou Wu's incident, so he wanted to reset the Southern Army to protect himself. Even the Southern Army's supplies and military supplies were subsidized by the emperor privately with imperial funds. , Then what else do they have to refuse?

As long as you don't set up a permanent servant, the Southern Army or something, it's up to you.

The little fat man was overjoyed, all the warriors from all over the world, how many of them are recorded in the heavenly book?
Since they cannot be recruited and bestowed with official positions, then use them to reset the Southern Army. On the one hand, they will exercise their martial arts skills. In terms of strength, the little fat man even thought of giving Duan Jiong the secrets of military tactics hidden in the palace, so that he can use him to train those future warriors to be more perfect.

He thought about this matter for a long time, and finally decided at this moment. What made him feel at ease was not Duan Jiong's outstanding ability, but the rejection of him by the entire temple. Since he is not welcomed by the party members, he can rest assured Use it, and you don't have to worry about whether the generals in the future will secretly have an affair with him.

The little fat man knelt in the hall, staring at the heavy snow outside, his eyes full of anticipation.

Oh, but I have been waiting for a long time.

(End of this chapter)