The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 385 Gongsun Ao was demoted

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw the memorial sent by Jiang Chong and ordered his officials to demote Gongsun Ao to the southeast and become a coastal defense general.

The Han Dynasty does not have the position of General Hehai at all. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty attacked East Vietnam, Wang Hui still used the temporary building boat soldiers.

Nowadays, the ship soldiers have long been dismissed and returned to their hometowns to work in farming. The so-called coastal defense general is just a false post.

The news reached Gongsun Ao's ears, and Gongsun Ao found Wei Qing frustrated.

"I have made great military exploits for the great Han Dynasty, but now because of a villain's words, His Majesty has demoted me to the southeast."

"Now that the Han Dynasty is at peace, His Majesty no longer needs us old guys to help him expand his territory. Feiniao has excellent bows and treasures!"

Wei Qing glared at Gongsun Ao fiercely and said, "Shut up!"

Huo Qubing said unhappily: "Uncle, General Gongsun is right. I'll go talk to my uncle!"

"What the hell is Jiang Chong? He demoted Master Gongsun to East Vietnam with just one sentence. I think my uncle is an old fool!"

"A few years ago, if Jiang Chong dared to speak like this, I would kill him!"

Wei Qing looked at Huo Qubing and said, "Shut up too!"

"Don't go to His Majesty. If you really want to find it, just ask your cousin."

Huo Qubing suddenly understood and said, "Okay! I'll go find my cousin now!"

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East Palace.

Huo Qubing informed Weining of Gongsun Ao's demotion and said: "Cousin, please save Mr. Gongsun, he is an old friend who fights alongside us!"

"Now that the coastal defense general is being transferred to East Vietnam to do some bullshit, isn't that just to destroy him?"

"That Jiang Chong is really arrogant and domineering, how dare he deal with our people!"

Wei Ning fell into deep thought. After thinking for a while, he said to Huo Qubing, "Cousin, don't mess around. I'll go to the palace to see what's going on."

He didn't know what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was thinking. Didn't this move chill the veterans?

Huo Qubing screamed, but he didn't listen to Wei Ning at all. He couldn't stand this anger, so he ran to the south city of Weiyang Palace angrily, grabbed Jiang Chong, and beat him severely!
Wei Ning came to the Qilin Hall and found Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty who was reading the memorial. When he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "Are you going to plead with Gongsun Ao?"

Wei Ning explained: "General Gongsun made an unintentional mistake. My father only punished him a little, but demoting him to East Vietnam was a bit too much."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shook his head and said: "Silly boy, I am not doing this against Gongsun Ao, but against those old guys."

The society of the Han Dynasty is now undergoing reform. Military generals will gradually withdraw from the stage, and the stage will be left to civilian officials.

These veterans were naturally good at leading troops in battles, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty never thought of treating them badly. After all, the Han Dynasty was at peace now, but what about the future?

The country cannot lack reserve generals.

But Gongsun Ao and this group of people have made great contributions. They have always been unruly and unruly. In the past, it was easy to say that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty needed them to fight wars.

It doesn't work now. If they continue to be so arrogant and domineering, the civil servants will have their own ideas and feel unequal.

"There must be no bias in governing the country. If we don't treat everyone equally, how can the civil servants be blessed?"

"The first reason for demoting Gongsun Ao to go to Dongyue is to suppress his temper. I hope he can sharpen his temper, otherwise this temper will bring disaster to himself in the future."

"Secondly, after you have sharpened them, you can use them well. I know you can suppress them, but if you keep pampering them, they will become increasingly angry. This kind of thing is invisible and intangible, and neither you nor I can see through it."

"Third, I plan to start developing coastal defense forces after the country becomes strong and prosperous. The Han's troops have been wandering on the land, and the combat effectiveness on the Haihe River is almost zero. If an opponent on the Haihe River appears in the future, how will we deal with it?"

Wei Ning was stunned for a moment. He really didn't expect that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty actually had so many profound meanings in it.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at Wei Ning and said: "I have done the job of making a red face. You go and make a fool of yourself and comfort Gongsun Ao so that he can be willing to be loyal to you." "Don't say these words to him because of me. Just say that you figured it out yourself."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was really worried about Weining. After saying this, he couldn't help covering his mouth and started coughing violently.

"Father, are you okay?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shook his head and said: "It's okay, it's just the wind and cold."

After that plague, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty obviously felt that his body was not as good as before and he was more susceptible to illness.

"Start your Majesty."

An eunuch came hurriedly outside and said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "The champion... beat Jiang Chong at the south gate."

Wei Ning's expression changed, and he raised his eyes slightly to look at Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said helplessly to Wei Ning: "If we don't deal with him, there will still be officials who are lawless and arrogant."

"Go! Let the Ministry of Punishment put the champion in prison!"

"According to the order!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sighed: "This little bastard, if I hadn't raised him up, I would have transferred him to the southeast to keep Gongsun Ao company."

"Look at the temperament of these people. What do you think we will do next?"

"We are the managers of this country and we must be fair to our subordinates. Otherwise, where is the dignity?"

"Whoever is close to your emperor can transcend the law and lawlessness. What do the civil servants think?"

“What needs to be dealt with needs to be dealt with.”

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said to Wei Ning seriously: "Go find Gongsun Ao."

Wei Ning originally planned to speak for Huo Qubing, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not give Wei Ning a chance to speak. Wei Ning said: "I have resigned."

After Wei Ning left the Qilin Hall, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said to the outside world: "Go and call Gongsun Qing over."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's mood gradually began to change after the plague. As his body became more susceptible to illness, he now began to approach Gongsun Qing to discuss the matter of practicing Taoism and immortality.

……

Wei Ning went to find Gongsun Ao and told Gongsun Ao everything that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said to him.

After finishing speaking, Wei Ning said earnestly: "It's better to go east and hone your skills."

After hearing Wei Ning's words, Gongsun Ao clasped his fists and said, "I know, your highness can rest assured, I will not let you down."

Wei Ning hummed, then came to Nancheng with his hands behind his back.

Jiang Chong was already standing here like a dog. When he saw Wei Ning, he nodded and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Jiang Chong, see His Highness the Crown Prince."

Wei Ning looked at him indifferently and said, "You have done a good job and are dedicated to your responsibilities. No wonder my father promoted you. You are a practical person."

When the conversation changed, Wei Ning asked Jiang Chong: "You will offend all the officials, so are you not afraid of being a lonely minister?"

Jiang Chong was stunned for a moment, looked at Wei Ning's unkind expression, and said hurriedly: "I will be loyal to Your Highness and the Emperor, and I will not be afraid even if I become a lonely minister."

He never understood why Weining didn't like him, even though he had done nothing wrong.

"Your Highness, regarding Jia Rang's matter, I have suddenly realized that I should not be eager for quick success. I also ask Your Highness to forgive Wei Chen for his bad past."

Wei Ning looked at him indifferently and said, "Oh, I understand."

(End of this chapter)