Wei Ni

Why am I so happy?
The larger the mansion, the more manpower and financial resources are required to maintain it. In this case, you might as well give me money directly!

Xia Houhui thought to himself, but this was how he answered.

"Returning to your majesty, I am very happy, but also worried. What I am happy about is that as a minister, I can receive your majesty's favor and honor, so I am overjoyed. What I am worried about is that I am afraid that I will be too self-respecting. Too much glory and joy will wear away the will and no longer dare to die, and it will be difficult to benefit the country in the future. As Mencius said, "Be born in sorrow and die in peace and happiness." Today, Shu and Wu are not destroyed, and Gongsun of Liaodong is willing to serve. I have received your majesty's favor and have the ambition to sacrifice my life to serve my country. I have welcomed glory and happiness before going to the trouble. This is why I have worries."

"Ugh"

Hearing this, Emperor Cao Rui couldn't help but sigh.

He had never doubted Xia Houhui's desire to serve the country, so he still feels deeply for it now.

But he knew better that Xia Houhui's words were actually an admonishment for his boating and debauchery today. He advised him not to think that the world was at peace and he could indulge in pleasure just because the invasion of Shu and Wu returned without success this year; let alone If you want to indulge in pleasure and neglect your government, you will no longer work hard to govern and lose your ambition to destroy Shu and annex Wu and Ping Liaodong.

It’s just that there is a degree of relaxation~
He only went boating occasionally for fun, so why did he get to the point where he was advised not to indulge in pleasure?
Shu, a mortal enemy, had no chance of restoring Han Zuo. Couldn't he relax his long-tense heartstrings a little and celebrate with everyone?

Really!
Cao Rui felt somewhat disapproving.

However, seeing that Xia Houhui's remonstrance was very gentle, he didn't intend to care about it.

You can't chill the hearts of loyal ministers, right?

It happened that the fun here was interrupted, so he borrowed the donkey from the slope and went back after having fun. This saves Xia Houhui, who has a very stubborn temperament, from continuing to chatter.

With this thought, after a moment of silence, he said leisurely, "I know what Zhiquan means. Well, there is no fun here. It's almost noon. Zhiquan must be hungry on the way, so follow me Let’s eat together.”

"Wei. Thank you, Your Majesty, for the meal."

Xia Houhui thanked him, got up and left.

However, when Cao Rui left, he forgot to let the ministers on the ship go home.

They all thought that the emperor was just leaving for a while and would come back soon, so they all waited patiently on the boat.

So they were quite miserable.

In mid-winter, the weather had already turned cold, and the drinks and food on board soon became cold. The Ganoderma Pond was empty and the wind was strong, making everyone shiver.

What's even more hateful is that Cao Shuang, the general of the military guard who was responsible for his duties, also left with the emperor.

Even if they want to find someone to ask for help, it won't work.

Finally, after waiting for nearly an hour, Qin Lang couldn't restrain his eagerness, and relying on his long-term friendship with the emperor, he went ashore first and came to the east hall to inquire about the emperor's whereabouts. After knowing that he and Xia Houhui had left for dinner and had rested, he asked the soldiers to deliver the message so that everyone could disperse.

Inevitably, Xiahou Hui also faced the resentment of some close officials.

After all, the emperor is not the emperor of you and Xia Houhui alone, right?
When everyone was enjoying themselves with the emperor, why did you persuade the emperor to leave when Xia Houhui came?
There are many people with such resentment.

Among them, He Zhuo, who had just become a regular servant of Sanqi, was the most embarrassed.

As a minister of Qiandi, his official promotion and responsibilities over the years were not comparable to those of Guanqiu Jian, Bi Gui and others. Now he was finally getting close to the emperor, but he was disturbed by a temple fool?

Outrageous!

hateful!

Xia Houhui didn't know about this.

He has already walked out of the palace.

Emperor Cao Rui drank and had fun when he was in the Ganoderma lucidum pond and was not hungry, so he picked up a few chopsticks and stopped eating.

In this way, he had no choice but to suppress his hunger, put down the bamboo chopsticks after a few hasty bites, and waited respectfully for Cao Rui's next words - he had returned to Luoyang, and according to the previous night between the two in Huainan After talking, it was naturally time for Cao Rui to assign specific responsibilities to him.

But what he didn't expect was that Cao Rui asked him to take a rest until late winter and then come back to the temple in December.

The euphemistic name is: recharge your batteries.

Afraid that he would be over-hearted and misunderstood that he would be alienated because of today's disobedience, Cao Rui also revealed a little bit, "The princes in the temple had previously proposed to reform the central army and divide the imperial army. I think so, Yongliang can reduce its troops today." , This is the time. I will go back and recuperate my strength. I will only reorganize the army in the future, and then resume my duties."

Xia Houhui knew what Cao Rui meant.

As early as when he returned to Luoyang from Bingzhou, he learned from his eldest brother Xia Houheng that there was a change in the general army in the temple.

To be precise, six thousand forbidden troops were selected from the Luoyang Central Army.

His duties were limited to guarding the palace, and he no longer went out on military expeditions.

However, it is necessary to occupy the three battalions of Wuwei, Zhongjian and Zhongba, and they will be under the leadership of the central army as before. Among them, because the generals of the armed guards guard the emperor, almost all the soldiers are selected from the tiger and leopard cavalry and the Suwei tiger soldiers, so the number will account for half (three thousand), or even more
In other words, Xia Houhui, a backbone general who originally had no actual authority, will soon become a figure in name only.

If he continues to serve as a backbone general, he will be trapped in the palace from now on, watching the sunrise and sunset boredly on the top of the palace city all day long, with no chance to go out to conquer.

But, what official position should I change to?

Although the backbone general has no real power, his rank (fourth grade) is not low~
If it is a level transfer, it must be an official position with the same rank but increased real power, such as the Central Guards Army (fourth rank, the senior one is the third rank Guards General).

But he had already refused, and the emperor would not mention it again.

And if you want to be promoted, within the Central Army, the one that most easily comes to mind is the Central Leading Army (third rank, the senior one is the Leading General)
In fact, Xia Houhui hoped to take up this official position.

Because in his early years, Xia Houyuan served as a leading general and a higher-level protective general.

Of course, this is impossible.

Xiahou Xian did not make any mistakes and could not be dismissed by Cao Rui.

Alas, that's all, I'll know what the position will be by then.

No need to speculate.

After returning to his mansion in the west of the city, Xia Houhui also put aside his random thoughts.

Ding Mi was the only one in the mansion.

In the huge front hall, there were no tables or seats, only him sitting cross-legged on the floor alone, with a pile of letters and letters sent by visitors in front of him.

Hearing the sound, he looked up and saw Xia Houhui returning, and greeted him, "Zhiquan, come here. I have sorted the people who visited in the past few days and took a look. Well, I have also read some letters first. "

"it is good."

Walking over slowly, Xia Houhui also sat on the floor and picked up a letter. "Why is Yan Jing the only one? By the way, has Yan Jing had a meal?"

"It has been used. He returns to Yangquwu Fort and informs others that you have returned to Luoyang."

Ding Mi didn't even raise his head, and handed over a piece of paper, "Zhiquan, let's take a look at these lists first. I have selected these people who do not have much power in the court, and there is no need to be afraid of others gossiping when you come into contact with them."

"it is good."

After taking it in response, Xia Houhui looked at it and couldn't help but snorted coldly.

Because he found that most of the people on the list had nothing to do with him, and some who had family ties or connections with him had previously avoided him like snakes and scorpions. I recall that back then, when I was despised as a reckless man in the temple, I always encountered obstacles when I wanted to find guests to welcome my bride. But now that the emperor has honored me, they have come to visit me.

It is true that after becoming successful and famous, everyone he meets is a kind person!

"The whole world is clamoring for power and profit."

Perhaps he had guessed what Xia Houhui was thinking, so Ding Mi replied earnestly, "I know that Zhiquan disdains being associated with those people who follow the trend of others. However, if you remain friendly, you may not be unable to do so in the future. Just like in the past when Lord Mengchang raised scholars, chickens The barking dog can still benefit you for a while. Furthermore, these people don't need to be nurtured by childishness, so why should they be rejected thousands of miles away."

If Mr. Mengchang was a true and good nurturing man, he would not rely on the crowing of cocks and the barking of dogs to save his life.

Thinking secretly in his heart, Xia Houhui nodded, "Yan Jing's words make sense. It's just that I don't have time to make excuses with them now, and I didn't make friends with others in my early years, so it's very difficult~"

"hypocritical!"

Unexpectedly, Ding Mi rolled his eyes at him after hearing this, "If you want me to do it for you, Zhiquan can just say it. Why bother to try with false words? And since I am committed to Zhiquan's staff, this is also my duty. How dare I refuse?" evil?"

"My parents gave birth to me, and my maternal brother Ding Yanjing knows me! Hahaha~"

This also made Xiahou Hui, whose evil plan succeeded, laugh heartily. After handing the list back to Ding Mi, he continued, "For matters like these, Yan Jing can make his own decisions. I have no say in them. Oh, by the way, Yan Jing can also ask the manager to get the money he needs for socializing."

"it is good."

Ding Mi was not polite at all. After putting the list in his sleeve, he handed over a letter, "Please take a look at this letter. It's quite important. It seems to involve Zhiquan's official position."

Huh?
The emperor didn't say it clearly, who dares to predict?
Xia Houhui was slightly startled. He quickly took it and took a look and found that it was signed by General Leliang.

Leliang, who resigned from the post of Huainan Cavalry Governor, led his cavalry back to Luoyang as early as late autumn and early September, and his troops still belonged to the Luoyang Central Army's garrison. In addition, he was sent by the emperor to serve as his general.
If nothing unexpected happens, the troops stationed in the same camp with him will be the troops he will supervise in the future.

With this understanding, Xia Houhui quickly unfolded the letter.

There was only one sentence in the letter: "I led my cavalry back to the capital and stationed outside Daxia Gate, near Jinyong City, to camp and perform martial arts with the Yue cavalry captain and guerrilla generals."

uh~
Does the emperor mean to separate the Yue Cavalry School Lieutenant Department and the guerrilla general camp from the leading army, and form an army under my supervision?
Nowadays, the central leading army is not as powerful as the central protecting army. The emperor still has the right to lead the central army.
Is Xia Houxian disloyal to the emperor?
Moreover, the Yue Cavalry School Captain and the Guerrilla General are both ranked fourth rank, and they are the generals behind the first army. After all, they must be third rank, right? (End of chapter)